PHILADELPHIA — Lou Trivino didn’t assume it could imply a lot for him to earn his first win in three years. Then, he noticed his identify within the last field rating:
W: Trivino (1-0)
“It’s a long time, so it’s cool to be back in the stat column,” Trivino mentioned after the Giants’ 11-4 win on Wednesday. “I didn’t think it would mean a lot to me. Then, I found out I was the winning pitcher. I was like, ‘Okay, that’s kind of meaningful.’ It’s just cool. It’s been a while, and it’s nice to be able to contribute again with such a good team.”
Bob Melvin, who managed Trivino with the Oakland A’s, referred to as on Trivino to offer much-needed equanimity in a tie ballgame after starter Robbie Ray allowed 4 earned runs over 4 innings. Trivino responded by throwing two scoreless innings, putting out two batters and permitting one lone hit. When the Giants scored a run within the high of the fifth, Trivino discovered himself in line for his eventual win.
“Had to go through the middle of their order there as well through the lefties,” Melvin mentioned. “It really did settle everything down. He threw strikes. He didn’t walk anybody. That was huge to give us two innings like that.”
Previous to Wednesday night time, Trivino’s final win on the major-league degree was on Aug. 21, 2022 as a member of the New York Yankees after lacking two full seasons attributable to damage. Trivino underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in Could 2023, then appeared in 11 minor-league video games in 2024. The Yankees declined Trivino’s crew possibility after the ’24 season, paving the way in which for him to signal a minor-league cope with the Giants and re-uniting him with Melvin.
Trivino wasn’t assured a spot on the Opening Day roster regardless of his observe document, however the 33-year-old pitched his approach onto the crew by throwing 9 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. The appropriate-hander has appeared in seven video games thus far this season, permitting three earned runs over 8 2/3 innings (3.12 ERA) with 10 strikeouts.
“I think it means a little bit more having to earn a spot, and then, again, to be a part of a team — I think we’re very good,” Trivino mentioned. “The pitching is outstanding. The hitting is outstanding. The defense is fantastic. It’s great. It’s a good feeling to be part of something like this.”
Added third baseman Matt Chapman, Trivino’s teammate with the Oakland A’s from 2018-22: “It’s been a long journey for him. We were pumped for him. He’s obviously been a big part of helping this bullpen out. I know when he’s healthy what he’s capable of. So, it’s good to see him looking like his old self.”
Trivino’s first win since his surgical procedure was particularly significant given he earned it at Residents Financial institution Park.
Trivino, who was born in Inexperienced Lane, attended Higher Bucks Christian College, which is about 50 miles north of Philadelphia. Trivino grew up as a Phillies fan and recalled going to video games at Residents Financial institution Park, watching the likes of Jimmy Rollins, Jim Thome and Pat Burrell, the Giants’ hitting coach who was introduced his Phillies Wall of Fame proper previous to Wednesday’s sport.
“I’ve had family here the whole time: my parents and in-laws are here. A lot of friends. I’ll just be chilling in the bullpen and there’s someone like, ‘Hey!’ And I go, ‘Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while!’” Trivino mentioned. “It’s cool to be back in the stadium again. Growing up as a kid and coming here to the games, it’s special to play on this field. It brings back memories watching the guys that I watched in my childhood.”
