Rafael Devers hits homer in return to Boston after mixed reaction

Nypost · Aug 22, 2026 · 565 words · By Bryan Fonseca

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What to know about Rafael Devers hits homer in return to Boston after mixed reaction

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What happened

It’s been a while, but Red Sox fans have seen this before.

Why it matters

Rafael Devers made his first game back at Fenway Park as an opposing player memorable, hitting his 26th home run of the season Friday night for the Giants in their 6-4 loss against his old club.

Common ground

Devers returned to the ballpark where he spent the first nine seasons of his major league career until the Red Sox traded him to the Giants in June of 2025.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that He had 117 hits, including 31 doubles and 25 home runs, along with 69 RBIs and 67 runs scored?
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Claim 1: “He had 117 hits, including 31 doubles and 25 home runs, along with 69 RBIs and 67 runs scored.”

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The specific counting stats (117 hits, 31 doubles, 25 HR, 69 RBI, 67 runs) are mentioned in only one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rafael Devers hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of the Giants’ loss to the Red Sox on Aug.He had 117 hits, including 31 doubles and 25 home runs, along with 69 RBIs and 67 runs scored.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/sports/rafael-devers-hits-home…

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web search NEUTRAL — He has 17 home runs, 22 doubles, 59 RBIs, 38 runs, 37 walks and 98 strikeouts. Boston non-tendered him in November.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/09/how-ex-red-sox-playe…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stay connected with all the action from Oracle Park, featuring your favorite San Francisco Giants - past and present. Players like Willy Adames, Harrison Bader, Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers, Jung Hoo L…
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Claim 2: “Devers’ .789 OPS is his lowest since 2018 — his first full MLB season — but he’s still top three among Giants hitters in WAR for the fourth-place NL West club.”

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The claim regarding the .789 OPS and the WAR ranking among Giants hitters is only found in one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — Devers’ .789 OPS is his lowest since 2018 — his first full MLB season — but he’s still top three among Giants hitters in WAR for the fourth-place NL West club. The Red Sox originally signed Devers as …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/sports/rafael-devers-hits-home…

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web search NEUTRAL — Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers stands with his bat near his side as he waits to step into the batter’s box. Since coming to San Francisco, Rafael Devers has been roughly the same hitter he was…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7529461/2026/08/21/rafael-d…

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Claim 3: “The Red Sox originally signed Devers as an international free agent in 2013.”

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While the 'Evidence gathered' section for claim 8 says 'No evidence found', the evidence provided for claim 7 actually contains the sentence: 'The Red Sox originally signed Devers as an international free agent in 2013.'

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Claim 4: “The Giants entered the inning trailing 5-1 after the Red Sox scored five runs against Logan Webb in the bottom of the third.”

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Only one web search result explicitly confirms the detail that the Red Sox scored five runs against Logan Webb in the bottom of the third to lead 5-1.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Major League Baseball season began on March 25 with a single night game featuring the San Francisco Giants hosting the New York Yankees before the regular season proper runs from March 26 to …
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Claim 5: “His relationship with the organization worsened during the 2025 season following disagreements over his defensive role, and Boston eventually traded him to the Giants.”

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Claim 6: “Devers returned to the ballpark where he spent the first nine seasons of his major league career until the Red Sox traded him to the Giants in June of 2025.”

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Multiple news sources report the trade of Rafael Devers from the Red Sox to the Giants. Wikipedia confirms he is currently a player for the San Francisco Giants and previously played for the Red Sox.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Boston Red Sox season was the 125th season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 114th season at Fenway Park. Alex Cora was the team's on-field manager, in the fifth season of his se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. Founded in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rafael Devers Calcaño ( DEV-ərz; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder and designated hitter for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previou…
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Claim 7: “Entering Friday, the 29-year-old had played in all 127 of the Giants’ games and was hitting .244 with a .320 on-base percentage and .470 slugging percentage.”

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The specific stats (.244 AVG, .320 OBP, .470 SLG) and the 127 games played are not corroborated by other sources in the provided evidence, though one source confirms he is 29.

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web search NEUTRAL — Devers, 29, has had plenty of time to hone his swing skills, while Eldridge has shown advanced talent and baseball IQ in the batter’s box and at first base. Before Devers had his core-muscle surgery, …
https://sfstandard.com/2026/09/18/bryce-eldridge-rafael-deve…

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web search NEUTRAL — Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants holds his fingers in front of his face as he rounds the bases. A core muscle injury was the only thing between Rafael Devers and a 40-homer season. He finishe…
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Claim 8: “With two outs in the fourth, Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run off Red Sox starter Sonny Gray to cut the deficit to 5-3.”

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Two independent sources confirm that Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run off Sonny Gray in the fourth inning to bring the Giants closer in the game.

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Claim 9: “He debuted in 2017 and became one of the franchise’s most productive hitters, helping the team win the 2018 World Series, where he hit .294 in the postseason overall.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify his 2017 debut, 2018 World Series contribution, or his specific .294 postseason batting average.

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Claim 10: “Devers came to the plate next and took Gray dead center, taking a four-seam fastball yard to bring the Giants within a run of his old team, cutting the lead 5-4.”

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Multiple sources confirm Devers hit a home run off Sonny Gray in the fourth inning, following Drew Gilbert's home run.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 American League Division Series were two best-of-five-games series held in Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2017 postseason to determine the participating teams in the 2017 American League Champ…
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Claim 11: “Rafael Devers made his first game back at Fenway Park as an opposing player memorable, hitting his 26th home run of the season Friday night for the Giants in their 6-4 loss against his old club.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4 and that Rafael Devers hit a home run in his return to Fenway Park. One source specifically mentions it was his 26th home run of the season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 San Francisco Giants season was the 143rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, their 68th year in San Francisco, their 26th at Oracle Park, and the second and final season under…
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