The San Francisco Giants took down the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the series opener on Monday, with two notable players from the University of Tennessee (Vols) making their mark on the game.
The attendance at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California was 35,107, a testament to the excitement around this matchup. Drew Gilbert, a former Vol, started in center field for the Giants and went 1-for-3, with a single to right field in the sixth inning. He was, however, picked off at first base by Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat.
Garrett Stallings, another former Vol, pitched two innings in relief for the Brewers, recording one strikeout and 37 pitches, including 19 strikes, against seven batters. He allowed one walk in his stint.
Stallings, who played for the Vols from 2017-19, appeared in 52 games, including 35 starts, and pitched 251.1 innings during his time with the team. He recorded 182 strikeouts, two saves, and a 16-14 record.
Meanwhile, Gilbert played at Tennessee from 2020-22 and appeared in 141 games, including 134 starts, as a batter. He also appeared in 11 contests as a relief pitcher, with a 2-0 record.
The matchup between the Giants and Brewers continues with Game 2 slated for Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT. The Giants, who currently have a 45-61 record, will look to keep their momentum going against the Brewers, who have a 66-40 record.
Source: Yahoo Sports