Rafael Devers hit his first home run for the San Francisco Giants against his former team, the Boston Red Sox, just six days after his surprising trade. The two-run homer in the third inning contributed to a 3-2 victory and showcased Devers’ ability to make an immediate impact. Initially struggling in the series, having gone 0 for 5, he redeemed himself with a powerful opposite-field drive off Brayan Bello. Giants manager Bob Melvin praised Devers for his technique, noting the homer’s significance in relieving pressure as he adjusts to his new team.
The crowd at Oracle Park celebrated Devers, who rounded the bases to a mix of cheers and caught the ball in the stands, worn by a Red Sox fan. His home run marked a unique achievement, making him the tenth player to homer for and against the same team within a week. Historically, he joined the ranks of notable players like Willie Mays and Jimmie Foxx, who also hit their first home runs for a new team against their prior team.
Devers’ departure from Boston followed tensions, especially after the franchise’s decision to sign Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman and request Devers to switch to designated hitter, which he initially resisted. After a failed negotiation regarding positional play in light of an injury to a teammate, Devers was traded to the Giants. Despite the upheaval, he expressed no regrets about his time in Boston. Now, in San Francisco, Devers is optimistic about his future and has begun practicing at first base for the remainder of the season.
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