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The Fallout of Rafael Devers' Return to Fenway Park vs. Red Sox
Rafael Devers was loudly booed in his first return to Fenway Park since his trade from Boston, while new Giant Marcelo Mayer was held out of the series with a foot injury. The Red Sox took a 2-0 series lead with a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win Saturday, extending the Giants' slide to 10 losses in 13 games.
Devers' Booed Return Highlights Emotional Weekend in Boston
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants last season, and the reception was decidedly mixed. As reported by the Associated Press and multiple outlets covering the series, Devers was met with a chorus of boos in his first plate appearance Friday night, though a video tribute before the second inning drew a more evenly divided response. He homered in the fourth inning but went 0 for 4 with a walk across the weekend series.
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu told reporters he was surprised by the boos, saying via X that Devers is "a really good person, a really good player" who "did a lot for the team." Giants starter Logan Webb, who gave up five runs and exited in the third inning Friday, also weighed in. "He did a lot of great things for that organization, so, kind of disappointing hearing the boos, but it is what it is," Webb said, as carried by NBC Sports Bay Area. Reggie Jackson's old line, "Fans don't boo nobodies," was also invoked in one account.
Mayer's Injury History Continues With Giants
Marcelo Mayer, traded from Boston to San Francisco for reliever Erik Miller at the start of the month, missed the weekend series entirely. The former top prospect, who has never played 100 games in a professional season, was sidelined by a bone bruise in his right foot, an injury that reportedly stemmed from his time in Boston and was aggravated during his Triple-A rehab assignment. Giants manager Tony Vitello said Mayer will rest over the weekend and be reassessed when the team returns to San Francisco, calling a mid-series debut "a little unrealistic."
Mayer played in four rehab games from Aug. 13-18, batting .353. He had been dealing with a forearm stress reaction earlier in the season and hasn't played in an MLB game since July 23, when he was with the Red Sox. In 70 games with Boston, the 23-year-old hit .220 with a .594 OPS and three home runs.
The trade has so far favored the Red Sox: Miller has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts in eight appearances, while Mayer has yet to play for the Giants.
Saturday's Dramatic Win for Boston
The Red Sox took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 3-2, 10th-inning walk-off win Saturday. According to the Associated Press and other reports, the Red Sox tied the game in the ninth on pinch-hitter Eli White's RBI single and Nick Sogard's run-scoring double off the Green Monster, then won it when Wilyer Abreu’s fielder's choice brought White home. Umpire James Hoyle's safe call was upheld after a game-review.
Sam Hentges took the loss. Andrew Knizner and Willy Adames homered for the Giants, while Blake Tidwell struck out seven over 5 2/3 scoreless, but Boston's bullpen shut the door. The Red Sox are 23-11 since the All-Star break and won their second straight series; the Giants dropped to 52-77.
Series Finale Sunday
Jake Bennett (7-6, 3.46 ERA) is the confirmed Saturday starter for Boston's first game, while the Giants have announced Matt Wilkinson (6-6, 3.40 ERA). First pitch from Fenway is at 3:15 p.m. The BBC reported that MLB lines for Sunday show the Red Sox as -220 favorites on the moneyline.
How each outlet told it
Associated Press
Framing: Headline emphasizes the dramatic finish with the reviewed play at the plate, capturing the tension and the Red Sox' comeback. — Neutral and factual, with a focus on the action.
Facts Included:
Eli White slid headfirst into the plate with the winning run in a 3-2 Red Sox win.
The play was reviewed and upheld by umpire James Hoye.
Wilyer Abreu hit a grounder that Bryce Eldridge made a diving stop on, but White was safe.
Willy Adames hit a solo homer over the Green Monster for the Giants.
The Giants lost for the 10th time in 13 games.
Dylan Smith escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the eighth.
Boston rallied against Sam Hentges (1-6), tying it on Nick Sogard's RBI double after White's run-scoring single.
Wyatt Olds (1-0) earned the win.
Andrew Knizner also homered for the Giants.
Rafael Devers, playing his second game in return to Fenway, was booed loudly each at-bat and went 0 for 4 with a walk.
Willson Contreras hit a 450-foot, three-run homer in the series opener Friday.
Blade Tidwell kept Boston's batters quiet, striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings.
Patrick Sandoval gave up two solo homers and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Red Sox LHP Jake Bennett (7-6, 3.46) is set to start Sunday; Giants haven't named a starter.
Framing: Highlights Mayer's injury setback, emphasizing a recurring pattern. Leaves out the broader context of the Giants-Red Sox series and Devers' return. — Sympathetic but weary, as in 'Mayer is no stranger to injuries' and 'Perhaps the change of scenery... will be good for him once he recovers.'
Facts Included:
Marcelo Mayer is dealing with right foot soreness with the San Francisco Giants.
The foot issue stemmed from his time in Boston prior to the trade deadline deal.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said Mayer 'aggravated' the pre-existing ailment during rehab with Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.
Mayer, 23, was traded from Boston to San Francisco in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
Mayer had been experiencing a stress reaction in his forearm, which has since cleared up.
Mayer played in four rehab games from Aug. 13-18, batting .353 with one home run.
Mayer played three games at second base and one at third in rehab.
With the Red Sox in 2026, Mayer played 45 games at 2B and 24 at SS.
In 70 games with Red Sox, Mayer batted .220 with .594 OPS, three home runs, 22 RBI, 44 strikeouts, and 16 walks.
Mayer had season-ending surgery on his right wrist in August of his rookie campaign; made MLB debut May 24.
In 2024, Mayer suffered a lumbar strain in August, playing 77 games for Double-A Portland.
In 2023, left shoulder inflammation cut his season short in September.
Mayer hasn't played in a big-league game since July 23 and has yet to make his San Francisco debut.
Framing: Headline is a straightforward betting preview, emphasizing odds and picks. It omits any narrative or human-interest angles. — Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting recommendations.
Facts Included:
The Giants (52-77) and Red Sox (70-59) play the final game Sunday of a 3-game series.
First pitch at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Season series: Red Sox lead 2-0.
The Red Sox won Saturday with a 3-2 comeback, scoring 3 runs in the ninth.
Eli White had a pinch-hit RBI single, Nick Sogard an RBI double, Wilyer Abreu a fielder's choice.
Blade Tidwell pitched 5 2/3 innings, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a no-decision.
Andrew Knizner went 3-for-4 with a homer, Willy Adames also homered.
Giants have lost 10 of their last 13.
Probable starters: Matt Wilkinson for Giants, Jake Bennett for Red Sox.
Wilkinson made MLB debut Wednesday, throwing 2 scoreless innings.
Bennett has 7-6 record, 3.46 ERA, and hasn't faced the Giants.
Framing: Headline is a straightforward betting preview, emphasizing odds and picks. It omits any narrative or human-interest angles. — Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting recommendations.
Facts Included:
The Giants (52-77) and Red Sox (70-59) play the final game Sunday of a 3-game series.
First pitch at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Season series: Red Sox lead 2-0.
The Red Sox won Saturday with a 3-2 comeback, scoring 3 runs in the ninth.
Eli White had a pinch-hit RBI single, Nick Sogard an RBI double, Wilyer Abreu a fielder's choice.
Blade Tidwell pitched 5 2/3 innings, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a no-decision.
Andrew Knizner went 3-for-4 with a homer, Willy Adames also homered.
Giants have lost 10 of their last 13.
Probable starters: Matt Wilkinson for Giants, Jake Bennett for Red Sox.
Wilkinson made MLB debut Wednesday, throwing 2 scoreless innings.
Bennett has 7-6 record, 3.46 ERA, and hasn't faced the Giants.
Framing: Headline focuses on the lineup change for Jung Hoo Lee, framing it as a notable adjustment by the Giants. It omits the broader context of the series and losses. — Neutral and analytical, with a focus on lineup strategy.
Facts Included:
The Giants started a three-game series against the Red Sox on Friday, losing 6-4.
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway for the first time since being traded, receiving a mix of boos and cheers.
Devers hit a solo home run in his third at-bat.
The Giants announced their lineup for Saturday; Jung Hoo Lee drops to sixth.
Victor Bericoto will lead off for the first time this year.
Drew Gilbert led off Friday and hit a two-run shot.
The Giants have four left-handed batters against Sandoval.
Jung Hoo Lee signed with Giants in 2024 and played 37 games before season-ending injury.
Lee posted .266 average and .735 OPS in his first full season.
Lee currently has a .291 batting average, ranking 11th in MLB, with a career-high 9 home runs.
The Giants are on the verge of losing their seventh series in a row.
San Francisco has not swept a team all season.
Giants are 1-4 in their last five games.
The Giants hold a 52-76 record, second-worst in the NL and fourth-worst overall.
Framing: Headline focuses on the Red Sox lineup for Saturday night, emphasizing the broadcast info and the team's recent success. — Neutral and informative, with a focus on game logistics and lineup.
Facts Included:
The Red Sox can clinch their second straight series win Saturday night against the Giants.
The game will be nationally televised on Fox, first pitch 7:15 p.m.
The Red Sox won the opener 6-4, as Rafael Devers returned to Fenway and homered.
The Red Sox have won five of their last eight and are 23-11 since the All-Star break, best in the big leagues.
Boston is 15-5 at home since the break.
The Sox have homered in six straight games, totaling 10.
Willson Contreras hit a home run at 116 mph off the bat, traveling 450 feet.
Both starting lineups are listed.
Probable pitchers: Patrick Sandoval (1-1, 4.76) for Red Sox, Blake Tidwell (0-0, 4.73) for Giants.
Framing: Headline is a personal column about booing, framing the Devers situation as a complex matter rather than a simple story. — Reflective and opinionated, with a personal touch.
Facts Included:
Booing at Fenway Park has been a topic of debate, with Willson Contreras reacting angrily to fan criticism on Wednesday.
Rafael Devers returned to Boston and received a mix of boos and cheers.
Devers was booed more than cheered, but a video tribute drew applause.
The article discusses the history of booing Red Sox greats.
Devers refused to play first base for the Red Sox but did so for the Giants.
Bruins captaincy speculation.
NFL preseason games charging full price.
Red Sox did not trade for Ketel Marte, which was a good decision.
Carl Yastrzemski's birthday.
MLB salary cap arguments and franchise valuations.
Cleveland Browns fans' misery.
Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett's workload management.
The 59th anniversary of the author's first game at Fenway.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the dramatic comeback and Abreu's walk-off, framing it as a 'dramatic' win. — Excited and celebratory, with a focus on the Red Sox' resilience.
Facts Included:
The Red Sox won 3-2 over the Giants on Saturday night.
It was the fourth walk-off win of the season for Boston.
Wilyer Abreu hit a chopper that Bryce Eldridge fielded and threw home, but Andrew Knizner came off the plate, allowing the winning run.
The crowd of 36,478.
The Red Sox clinched their second consecutive series win.
In the ninth, Dylan Smith walked Caleb Durbin, then Sam Hentges hit Jahmai Jones, Eli White had an RBI single, Nick Sogard doubled, and the Giants intentionally walked Ceddanne Rafaela.
Abreu had struck out in his first four at-bats before the walk-off.
In the eighth, the Red Sox loaded the bases with no outs but failed to score, with Dylan Smith striking out Abreu, Contreras, and getting Rutschman to line out.
Patrick Sandoval allowed two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six.
Willy Adames hit a 403-foot homer with 109.4 mph exit velocity; Andrew Knizner hit a 106-mph, 394-foot homer, his first MLB hit of the year.
Blade Tidwell had a strong start, 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts.
Adley Rutschman is 6-for-35 in 10 games with Boston.
Andruw Monasterio has struggled recently.
The ABS system had a bad decision in the third inning.
Devers was booed louder than Friday and went 0-for-4.
Jake Bennett will start Sunday on eight days' rest.
Matt Wilkinson will start for the Giants in a bullpen game.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Erik Miller thriving with the Red Sox after the trade, framing the trade positively for Boston. It leaves out the context of the series and Devers' return. — Neutral to positive about Miller, with a focus on his performance and personal growth. The tone is measured, using quotes and stats.
Facts Included:
Erik Miller was traded from the Giants to the Red Sox at the trade deadline along with minor-league outfielder Carlos Gutierrez, in exchange for Marcelo Mayer.
Miller's agent told him a deal likely wouldn't happen a week before the deadline, so he was caught off guard when he saw the TV report.
Miller's pitching coach Justin Meccage told him to stop playing catch.
Miller has not allowed a run in eight appearances for Boston, throwing 8 1/3 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts to three walks.
On Friday, Miller pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against his former team.
Miller has three years of team control remaining after this season.
Miller recorded first four saves of his career this season and had a career-high 31.7% strikeout rate at the time of trade, but also walked more than 15% of batters.
Miller's stats as a Giant: 3.05 ERA, 154 strikeouts over 130 innings in three seasons.
Miller has leaned on his sinker and slider while scrapping changeup and four-seam fastball.
Marcelo Mayer, rehabbing from stress reaction in left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a prior injury, and his return to Boston is delayed.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said Mayer's ambition was to play in Boston, but it was 'unrealistic'.
Framing: Headline is a straightforward betting preview, emphasizing odds and picks. It omits any narrative or human-interest angles. — Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting recommendations.
Facts Included:
The Giants (52-77) and Red Sox (70-59) play the final game Sunday of a 3-game series.
First pitch at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Season series: Red Sox lead 2-0.
The Red Sox won Saturday with a 3-2 comeback, scoring 3 runs in the ninth.
Eli White had a pinch-hit RBI single, Nick Sogard an RBI double, Wilyer Abreu a fielder's choice.
Blade Tidwell pitched 5 2/3 innings, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a no-decision.
Andrew Knizner went 3-for-4 with a homer, Willy Adames also homered.
Giants have lost 10 of their last 13.
Probable starters: Matt Wilkinson for Giants, Jake Bennett for Red Sox.
Wilkinson made MLB debut Wednesday, throwing 2 scoreless innings.
Bennett has 7-6 record, 3.46 ERA, and hasn't faced the Giants.
Framing: Headline is a straightforward betting preview, emphasizing odds and picks. It omits any narrative or human-interest angles. — Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting recommendations.
Facts Included:
The Giants (52-77) and Red Sox (70-59) play the final game Sunday of a 3-game series.
First pitch at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Season series: Red Sox lead 2-0.
The Red Sox won Saturday with a 3-2 comeback, scoring 3 runs in the ninth.
Eli White had a pinch-hit RBI single, Nick Sogard an RBI double, Wilyer Abreu a fielder's choice.
Blade Tidwell pitched 5 2/3 innings, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a no-decision.
Andrew Knizner went 3-for-4 with a homer, Willy Adames also homered.
Giants have lost 10 of their last 13.
Probable starters: Matt Wilkinson for Giants, Jake Bennett for Red Sox.
Wilkinson made MLB debut Wednesday, throwing 2 scoreless innings.
Bennett has 7-6 record, 3.46 ERA, and hasn't faced the Giants.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Erik Miller thriving with the Red Sox after the trade, framing the trade positively for Boston. It leaves out the context of the series and Devers' return. — Neutral to positive about Miller, with a focus on his performance and personal growth. The tone is measured, using quotes and stats.
Facts Included:
Erik Miller was traded from the Giants to the Red Sox at the trade deadline along with minor-league outfielder Carlos Gutierrez, in exchange for Marcelo Mayer.
Miller's agent told him a deal likely wouldn't happen a week before the deadline, so he was caught off guard when he saw the TV report.
Miller's pitching coach Justin Meccage told him to stop playing catch.
Miller has not allowed a run in eight appearances for Boston, throwing 8 1/3 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts to three walks.
On Friday, Miller pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against his former team.
Miller has three years of team control remaining after this season.
Miller recorded first four saves of his career this season and had a career-high 31.7% strikeout rate at the time of trade, but also walked more than 15% of batters.
Miller's stats as a Giant: 3.05 ERA, 154 strikeouts over 130 innings in three seasons.
Miller has leaned on his sinker and slider while scrapping changeup and four-seam fastball.
Marcelo Mayer, rehabbing from stress reaction in left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a prior injury, and his return to Boston is delayed.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said Mayer's ambition was to play in Boston, but it was 'unrealistic'.
Framing: Focuses on Red Sox fans being scolded by a Giants player (Logan Webb) over booing Devers. Emphasizes the fan reaction as the key storyline. — Analytical and somewhat sympathetic to Devers, as it says 'Webb's reaction has merit' and discusses how Devers' returns will likely warm up over time.
Facts Included:
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park on Friday night, receiving more boos than cheers, especially during first plate appearance.
A video tribute before the second inning earned a more even mix.
Devers homered, but the Red Sox won 6-4.
Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb gave up five earned runs and exited in the third inning.
Webb said, 'Yeah, he did a lot of great things for this organization, or that organization, so, kind of disappointing hearing the boos, but it is what it is.'
The trade happened 14 months ago, 'at least in part because the slugger refused to pick up a first-base glove in Boston.'
Framing: Headline emphasizes Logan Webb's poor performance, suggesting a 'luck runs out' narrative. It frames the game around Webb's failure rather than the Red Sox' win. — Dramatic and critical, with phrases like 'terrifying 25.5 games back' and 'debacle.'
Facts Included:
Rafael Devers hit a home run in his return to Fenway Park, but the Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4.
Giants are 52-76, 25.5 games back in the NL West, and have lost seven of their last 10.
Logan Webb lost his command and got crushed in the third inning, allowing a home run to Willson Contreras.
Contreras' home run traveled 450 feet.
Webb's start was the shortest of the season at 2.2 innings.
Webb walked three hitters for the first time since May.
Webb said, 'I couldn't put a finger on it. Just not very good.'
Before this start, Webb had been outstanding over four straight starts, with the team winning all four.
Webb's last five appearances: 3-1, 2.83 ERA, 23 strikeouts, 6 walks, 28 2/3 innings, 9 earned runs.
Webb is a three-time All-Star and has been with the Giants since being drafted in 2015.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Mayer's injury setback and frames it as 'all too familiar,' reinforcing the narrative of his injury-prone career. — Sympathetic to Mayer but critical of his durability, using phrases like 'sadly risky proposition.'
Facts Included:
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway and homered in a 6-4 Red Sox win on Friday.
Marcelo Mayer was traded to the Giants at the start of the month.
Mayer was on a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Sacramento.
Mayer suffered a reported injury setback, specifically a bone bruise in his foot suffered during his time in Boston and aggravated this week.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said, 'He just aggravated it a little bit from being back out there every day. He’s just going to take the weekend off and then kind of reassess things later.'
Mayer has never played 100 or more games in a professional season.
Mayer has yet to play a game later than Aug. 3 in any pro season.
Mayer had a .631 OPS in 73 plate appearances with the Red Sox this year and played below-average defense.
The article suggests the Red Sox front office made the smart move by trading Mayer for Erik Miller.
Framing: Headline declares the trade 'looks even better now,' framing it as a clear win for Boston, with emphasis on Miller's performance and Mayer's injury. — Triumphant and analytical, with a clear pro-Red Sox slant.
Facts Included:
The Red Sox traded Marcelo Mayer to the Giants for Erik Miller at the 2026 trade deadline.
Mayer was once considered the shortstop of the future.
Mayer's trade value plummeted; there was prior interest from the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte.
Miller is a 28-year-old lefty with three more seasons of team control.
Miller has appeared in eight games for Boston, including one start, and hasn't allowed a run.
Miller has a 14-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 8 1/3 innings.
Mayer hasn't played for the Giants yet due to a right foot bone bruise from a prior injury, per Alex Pavlovic.
Pavlovic wrote that Mayer will rest this weekend and be reevaluated when the Giants return home.
The article concludes that Boston is 'winning the deal so far.'
Framing: Headline frames Devers' return as a 'fallout,' focusing on the fan reaction and the drama surrounding his departure. — Analytical and slightly opinionated, with comments like 'the boos shouldn't have been too shocking' and 'Simple enough.'
Facts Included:
The Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4 on Friday.
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway for the first time since being traded last summer.
Devers was welcomed by boos from the Fenway faithful.
Devers hit a home run in his return.
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu expressed surprise at the boos, saying 'It was kind of a surprise for me because it was different. Different emotions. There [were] a lot of boos, but a lot of cheering for him. I didn't expect him to get some boos because he is a really good person, a really good player. He did a lot for the team.'
Devers' exit was messy; he refused to switch positions and later played first base for the Giants.
The article argues the boos make sense due to the drama over his refusal to play first base and his subsequent play for the Giants.
Down the line, Devers will be remembered fondly for winning a World Series in Boston.
Framing: Headline frames Eli White as a 'sneaky win' for the Red Sox, highlighting his contribution to the comeback. — Positive and appreciative of White's role, with a touch of analysis.
Facts Included:
The Red Sox traded for Eli White from the Atlanta Braves.
In Saturday's game, White had a pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth inning.
White advanced to third on Nick Sogard's double and scored the winning run on a headfirst slide.
Bryce Eldridge's throw pulled catcher Andrew Knizner off the plate.
White is 6-for-21 in 22 plate appearances with Boston, all singles.
White has three RBIs, all against lefties.
The article suggests White's skill set is valuable in limited roles.
Framing: Headline focuses on the surprising lineup change, framing it as a notable adjustment by the Giants. — Analytical and neutral, with a focus on strategy.
Facts Included:
The Giants changed their lineup for Saturday, with Victor Bericoto leading off for the first time this year.
Manager Tony Vitello moved Bericoto to the top spot against left-hander Patrick Sandoval.
Drew Gilbert, who led off Friday, dropped to No. 8.
The Giants lost the series opener 6-4.
Devers remains No. 2 as DH; Willy Adames at cleanup.
Blade Tidwell is starting with a 4.33 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
Webb only lasted 2 2/3 innings in Friday's game.
Sandoval is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA and 35 strikeouts.
The Giants are 52-76.
Matchups to watch include Bericoto vs. Sandoval, Devers vs. Sandoval, and Tidwell vs. Boston's middle order.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the dramatic finish with the reviewed play at the plate, capturing the tension and the Red Sox' comeback. — Neutral and factual, with a focus on the action.
Facts Included:
Eli White slid headfirst into the plate with the winning run in a 3-2 Red Sox win.
The play was reviewed and upheld by umpire James Hoye.
Wilyer Abreu hit a grounder that Bryce Eldridge made a diving stop on, but White was safe.
Willy Adames hit a solo homer over the Green Monster for the Giants.
The Giants lost for the 10th time in 13 games.
Dylan Smith escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the eighth.
Boston rallied against Sam Hentges (1-6), tying it on Nick Sogard's RBI double after White's run-scoring single.
Wyatt Olds (1-0) earned the win.
Andrew Knizner also homered for the Giants.
Rafael Devers, playing his second game in return to Fenway, was booed loudly each at-bat and went 0 for 4 with a walk.
Willson Contreras hit a 450-foot, three-run homer in the series opener Friday.
Blade Tidwell kept Boston's batters quiet, striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings.
Patrick Sandoval gave up two solo homers and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Red Sox LHP Jake Bennett (7-6, 3.46) is set to start Sunday; Giants haven't named a starter.
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ClaimThe Red Sox traded Marcelo Mayer to the Giants for Erik Miller and Carlos Gutierrez at the 2026 trade deadline.
ClaimGiants starting pitcher Logan Webb said of the boos for Devers: 'Yeah, he did a lot of great things for this organization, or that organization, so, kind of disappointing hearing the boos, but it is what it is.'
ClaimRed Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu said of Devers' boos: 'It was kind of a surprise for me because it was different. Different emotions. There [were] a lot of boos, but a lot of cheering for him. I didn't expect him to get some boos because he is a really good person, a really good player. He did a lot for the team.'