Rafael Devers made a significant impact in his first game with the San Francisco Giants by hitting a two-run homer against his former team, the Boston Red Sox, just six days after being traded. The homer, his 216th career shot, contributed to a 3-2 victory for the Giants, and Devers noted that it felt just as special as any of his previous home runs, emphasizing his happiness in being able to contribute to his new team’s success.
Despite starting the series poorly, going 0 for 5 on Friday, Devers bounced back with his home run in the third inning off pitcher Brayan Bello. Manager Bob Melvin praised Devers’ ability to let the ball travel and hit it late, a skill he exhibited often in Boston, and highlighted how this achievement could relieve some pressure on Devers. The home run was celebrated by a crowd of 39,027 at Oracle Park, and was notably caught by a fan wearing a Red Sox shirt.
Devers’ achievement placed him in a unique statistical group, becoming the 10th player to homer for and against the same team within a week, according to Sportradar. His trade to San Francisco occurred after tension with the Red Sox escalated, particularly after they signed Alex Bregman and asked Devers to switch to designated hitter. He later declined to play first base, leading to his eventual trade. Devers expressed satisfaction with his time in Boston and excitement for his new role with the Giants, where he is also transitioning to play first base.
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