Tugboat shines — just not the brightest
Swept in LA — despite Matt Wilkinson’s best efforts
On September 20th, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Despite the Giants' early lead in the first inning, rookie left-hander Matt Wilkinson put on a stellar performance with Tugboat on the mound. Wilkinson held the Dodgers in check for a remarkable five scoreless innings, striking out six batters and walking none.
His deceptive four-seam fastball proved particularly effective, forcing out Max Muncy, stopping Josue Da Paula, and working around another one-out double by Freddie Freeman. The game ultimately ended in a 3-1 victory for the Dodgers, despite Wilkinson's impressive effort and the bullpen's struggles.
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