Boston (AP) — Rafael Devers gave the Boston Red Sox a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday with a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning.
Showcasing their unique bright yellow uniforms with powder blue numbers, letters, and caps, the Red Sox won just their second game in eight games to end a three-game losing run. In an effort to stay on pitches, he has been fighting his swing, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Devers. “Anyone against Raffy, we’ll accept that.” After Tyler O’Neill intentionally walked, Devers crushed his two-out double off Robert Garcia (0-2) over the head of left fielder Eddie Rosario.
Shortstop CJ Abrams attempted to turn a double play by throwing the ball into Boston’s dugout, but shortstop Romy Gonzalez reached on a fielder’s choice and advanced to second on the same play. Gonzalez seems to have defeated the throw nevertheless. When Dave Martinez of the Nationals faced off his left-handed reliever against Devers, a left-handed hitter, he stated, “I thought that was the right matchup.” “That battle out there was excellent. Even though he mishandled a few hard pitches, Raffy ultimately prevailed over him today.
