Tony Vitello ejected from Giants-Rockies game after balk call
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Key Points:
- Tyler Mahle delivered one of his best starts of the season, pitching seven innings and allowing only one run to help the Giants secure a 4-2 victory over the Rockies at Oracle Park.
- Mahle improved to 2-8 with a 5.31 ERA over 15 starts, earning his first win since April 22 after struggling earlier in the season and returning from a hamstring injury.
- Jesus Rodriguez and Casey Schmitt provided key offensive support, with Rodriguez hitting an RBI double and Schmitt launching a go-ahead three-run homer.
- A controversial delayed balk call against Mahle allowed the Rockies' only run and led to Giants manager Tony Vitello’s ejection in the third inning.
- Vitello was ejected for the second time this season, continuing a pattern of disputes with umpires in his first year managing the Giants.
