Rafael Devers' revenge homer leads the Giants to a 9-5 comeback win over the Red Sox on June 23. Casey Schmitt adds a 4-for-4 night in a power surge.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of poetic justice and pure power at Oracle Park on Monday. Just six days after a blockbuster trade brought him to San Francisco, Rafael Devers launched his first home run as a Giant—against his former Red Sox teammates—fueling a dramatic 9-5 comeback victory that saw the home team overcome an early deficit with a barrage of hits and homers.
Casey Schmitt was simply unstoppable, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with a home run and three runs scored.
You couldn't have scripted it better. Rafael Devers, still settling into his new black and orange uniform, stepped to the plate against the very team he'd spent his entire career with and delivered a jolt of energy through the entire ballpark. His first home run as a Giant wasn't just a run on the board; it was a statement. But the power display didn't stop there. The Giants turned the game into a home run derby, with Mike Yastrzemski, Willy Adames, and Casey Schmitt all going deep, showcasing a lineup that is quickly becoming one of the most feared in the league.
While Devers provided the sizzle, Heliot Ramos and Casey Schmitt provided the steak. After a tough defensive miscue in the first inning that put the Giants in an early hole, Ramos showed incredible resilience. He completely redeemed himself at the plate, going 2-for-4 and driving in a team-high four runs. His tie-breaking, two-run double in the decisive seventh inning was the turning point of the game. Meanwhile, Casey Schmitt was a hitting machine. The third baseman couldn't be retired, finishing the night a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored, and an RBI. His performance set the table all night long and was a masterclass in hitting.
The good news wasn't confined to the big-league club. The latest farm system report shows a wave of talent on the horizon. Pitching prospect Agenis Cayama is posting video-game numbers in the Complex League with a 1.09 ERA and a staggering 33.7% strikeout rate. In Low-A, Carlos Gutierrez is a dual-threat, hitting .344 with 23 stolen bases. And soon, you'll have a new way to watch the current and future stars. The team announced the launch of GIANTS.TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming service in partnership with MLB and NBC Sports, giving fans in the home territory a dedicated platform for live and on-demand games starting this season.
With a key series victory against a tough AL opponent in the books, the Giants are building serious momentum. The offense is firing on all cylinders, key players are stepping up in big moments, and the future looks incredibly promising. As the team continues its homestand, this thrilling win serves as a powerful reminder of what this club is capable of—and now, with GIANTS.TV, fans won't have to miss a single pitch of the action.
