Devers Powers Red Sox to 3-0 Victory Over Slumping Yankees
Sportsgrid Staff
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On a clear Sunday night in the Bronx, Rafael Devers delivered a masterclass in power hitting, launching two decisive home runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the slumping New York Yankees. This marked New York’s 15th defeat in their last 20 outings, deepening the pinstripes’ mid-season woes.
Devers, who earlier in the day had been selected for his third All-Star Game, first struck in the seventh inning. Facing Yankees rookie Luis Gil, Devers managed to redirect a blistering 98.8 mph fastball into the left-field seats, showcasing his ability to handle high velocity with an opposite-field shot that barely cleared the wall. His trot around the bases was a measured affair, reflecting the significance of the moment rather than any intent to echo teammate Alex Verdugo’s leisurely circuit from the previous day.
“Rafael wasn’t thinking about yesterday. It was all about seizing the moment, putting us ahead with a critical play against a tough pitcher,” explained Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “His ability to send that pitch the other way in this park, it’s truly impressive.”
In the ninth, Devers again made his mark, this time off reliever Michael Tonkin. He sent a soaring drive into the right-center Yankees bullpen for his 21st homer of the season, further cementing his reputation as a Yankee killer. With 16 homers at Yankee Stadium and a batting average of .463 over his last ten games in the Bronx, Devers’ dominance in this storied rivalry is undeniable.
Kutter Crawford contributed significantly to Boston’s win, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just four hits. His efficient outing included a remarkably low pitch count through the first five innings, a feat not seen since Iván Nova’s performance in 2017. This sharp pitching combined with Devers’ offensive fireworks led the Red Sox to take two of three from their arch-rivals in a series that saw the Yankees fall to a disappointing 13-16 against AL East opponents.
As the Yankees contemplate their 0-6-1 record in their last seven series, the Red Sox left the field with renewed vigor, buoyed by Devers’ standout performances and Crawford’s mound mastery. The night, briskly concluding in just over two hours, was a showcase of Boston’s potential as a formidable force in the league.
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