Rafael Devers owned the weekend series, hitting home runs on consecutive days and driving in six runs for the Red Sox. His clutch hitting secured a walk-off victory Saturday, followed by a four-RBI explosion Sunday that closed out the series in style.
Saturday, Devers went 2-for-4, capping the game with a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth. That blast gave Boston a narrow 5-4 win and was his 23rd of the season.
Sunday's game saw Devers go 2-for-3, adding another home run and four RBIs. He hit a three-run shot in the third inning to push Boston's lead to 6-2. The Red Sox closed out the series with an 8-3 victory.
Devers' weekend is critical for a Red Sox team fighting for a playoff spot in a crowded American League East. His consistent production is essential for a lineup that has struggled for power outside of his bat. He leads the team in home runs and RBIs.
Devers signed a 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension in January 2023, a deal that made him one of MLB's highest-paid third basemen. Performances like this weekend's show he earns every dollar of that investment, anchoring the lineup for years to come.
