Devers punishes his former team with a home run in his debut with the Giants
SAN FRANCISCO – The law of the ex was present at Oracle Park. Just six days after being traded by the Red Sox, Dominican Rafael Devers hit his first home run with the San Francisco Giants, demonstrating his ability to adapt immediately.
The hit, with a taste of revenge, occurred against his former team, at a crucial moment in the game.
In the bottom of the third inning, Devers faced Dominican pitcher Brayan Bello. With a count of 0-1, he connected with a fastball that sent the ball powerfully to left field, a two-run home run that extended the Giants’ lead to 3-0.
The impressive hit traveled 370 feet and was launched at 105.5 miles per hour, according to Statcast, generating an explosion of jubilation in a packed Oracle Park.
The 28-year-old third baseman already has 16 home runs this season and has demonstrated his ability for immediate production with his new team. In his first five games with the Giants, Devers has hit 4-for-18, including a double and three RBIs.
Rafael Devers hits his first @SFGiants home run!
The trade that brought Devers to San Francisco was one of the most talked-about moves of the year, involving several high-level prospects, including Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs III, and the Dominican José Bello, who went to Boston as part of the deal.
Saturday night marked the first encounter between Devers and the Red Sox, and the Dominican made it clear that he doesn’t need adaptation time to make an impact with his new uniform.
