Jesse RogersJun 21, 2025, 05:21 PM ET
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Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.
SAN FRANCISCO — A day after going 0-for-5 in opposition to the Purple Sox, San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers hit his first dwelling run in his new uniform in opposition to his former group, taking good pal Brayan Bello out to left discipline within the backside of the third inning Saturday.
Devers, 28, belted the 0-1 fastball to straightaway left discipline for a two-run homer, extending the Giants’ result in 3-0. San Francisco fought off a late rally by Boston to win Saturday’s recreation 3-2, as Devers completed 1-for-4.
The homer got here a day after he hit a ball to left-center that might have been a house run in 5 of MLB’s 30 parks — and sure off the Inexperienced Monster at Fenway — however was caught on the wall. Saturday’s blast was a no-doubter.
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Devers was traded from Boston to San Francisco for 4 gamers Sunday after spending almost 9 years in a Purple Sox uniform. The top of his time in Boston got here with some controversy as he turned down the group’s request to play first base when Triston Casas obtained injured. He was additionally upset after being moved off of third base when the Purple Sox signed Alex Bregman throughout spring coaching.
Devers has tried to place the previous behind him throughout a number of media periods since being traded however admitted Friday that he thinks the Purple Sox ought to have proven him extra respect.
“I put up some good numbers in Boston, and I feel like I earned some respect,” Devers mentioned via an interpreter earlier than Friday’s recreation. “If they would have asked me at the beginning of spring training, yes, I would have played [first].”
Devers hit 15 dwelling runs for Boston this season earlier than being traded. He now has one along with his new group, biting the hand that after fed him.
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