Red Sox’s Rafael Devers Ties Team Record with Fifth Consecutive Game Homer in Victory Over Cardinals.
Amidst a challenging season for the Boston Red Sox, characterized by roster setbacks and a significant lag behind the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles in the American League East, a bright spot emerged as third baseman Rafael Devers equaled a team record by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game.
This milestone, reminiscent of baseball legends such as Ted Williams, occurred during an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Devers’ streak commenced against the Tampa Bay Rays and extended through the Cardinals series, with Sunday’s homer being the sole victory for the Red Sox during this stretch. The team eagerly anticipates Devers potentially surpassing the record in the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays before returning to Fenway Park for a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Devers’ achievement places him in esteemed company among Red Sox players, including Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Dick Stuart, George “Boomer” Scott, Jose Canseco, and Bobby Dalbec, who have also achieved this feat. In addition to Devers’ standout performance, contributions from Tyler O’Neill, David Hamilton, Connor Wong, Garrett Cooper, Wilyer Abreu, and Dominic Smith were pivotal in securing the victory. Pitcher Nick Pivetta’s stellar performance further bolstered the team’s success, as he struck out eight Cardinals batters in six innings while conceding only one hit and one earned run without issuing a walk.