Giants’ Tony Vitello hints ump took jab at college experience in heated moment

Multiple Giants, including first-year manager Tony Vitello, found themselves at the center of controversy right away in Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. In the second inning of San Francisco’s eventual 5-1 loss, Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos blasted a ball to straightaway center field that took Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins back to the wall before he suddenly changed his direction and came back in make the catch.San Francisco challenged the play, because it appeared the ball Ramos hit might have bounced off the Tropicana Field roof, or the catwalk, which happens semi-frequently, and should have been ruled a home run. Unfortunately for the Giants, there was not conclusive-enough evidence, and the call stood. *Takes deep breath*Heliot Ramos hits a long flyout, which he thought hit a catwalk at Tropicana Field and therefore should have been a home run, but after review, the call on the field stood, which led to pitcher Adrian Houser and assistant coach Frank Anderson being ejected. pic.twitter.com/9r3xGFZZ2o — SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 2, 2026 The Giants, who have struggled mightily to score runs as...