PHILADELPHIA — Lou Trivino didn’t think it would mean much for him to earn his first win in three years. Then, he saw his name in the final box score:
W: Trivino (1-0)
“It’s a long time, so it’s cool to be back in the stat column,” Trivino said 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, called on Trivino to provide much-needed equanimity in a tie ballgame after starter Robbie Ray allowed four earned runs over four innings. Trivino responded by throwing two scoreless innings, striking out two batters and allowing one lone hit. When the Giants scored a run in the top of the fifth, Trivino found himself in line for his eventual win.
“Had to go through the middle of their order there as well through the lefties,” Melvin said. “It really did settle everything down. He threw strikes. He didn’t walk anybody. That was huge to give us two innings like that.”
Prior to Wednesday night, Trivino’s last win at the major-league level was on Aug. 21, 2022 as a member of the New York Yankees after missing two full seasons due to injury. Trivino underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023, then appeared in 11 minor-league games in 2024. The Yankees declined Trivino’s team option after the ’24 season, paving the way for him to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and re-uniting him with Melvin.
Trivino wasn’t guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster despite his track record, but the 33-year-old pitched his way onto the team by throwing 9 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. The right-hander has appeared in seven games so far this season, allowing 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 said. “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.”
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Trivino, who was born in Green Lane, attended Upper Bucks Christian School, which is about 50 miles north of Philadelphia. Trivino grew up as a Phillies fan and recalled going to games at Citizens Bank Park, watching the likes of Jimmy Rollins, Jim Thome and Pat Burrell, the Giants’ hitting coach who was presented his Phillies Wall of Fame right prior to Wednesday’s game.
“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 said. “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.”
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