Tugboat Debut Sparks Giants Hope | MLB News

Giants get a spark with rookie Matt Wilkinson, aka ‘Tugboat,’ who dazzled in his MLB debut against his old team, the Guardians, tossing two scoreless innings to help secure a 1-0 win. Traded in May and recently called up after a rough loss, Wilkinson’s Triple-A ERA of 5.15 didn’t deter him—he’s got grit, a mix of pitches including his signature ‘invisi-ball,’ and a nickname earned at age 12 in the Little League World Series. Manager Tony Vitello sees big potential in the steady competitor as San Francisco looks to turn their season around.

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