San Francisco (59-57) opened a three-game series against Washington (45-70) on Friday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won the series opener, 5-0.
Former Vol Drew Gilbert made his Major League Baseball debut for the Giants. He started in right field and went 0-for-4. Gilbert also made a diving catch for an out in the third inning.
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He is the 12th former Vol to play for head coach Tony Vitello at Tennessee to reach MLB, joining Garrett Crochet, Chase Silseth, Ben Joyce, Andre Lipcius, Trey Lipscomb, Jordan Beck, Seth Halvorsen, Chase Dollander, Blade Tidwell, Christian Moore and Chase Burns.
Gilbert was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.
He appeared in 58 games during his final season at Tennessee in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases.
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Game No. 2 between the Giants and Nationals is slated for 4:05 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
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