Rafael Devers' Walk-Off Hit Came With Strange Twist
Summary
Rafael Devers hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6, ending a five-game losing streak. The play was unusual because the game ended as soon as the winning run scored, so Devers’ hit was counted as a single instead of a double and only one run counted.Key Facts
- Rafael Devers hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to win the game for the Giants.
- His hit bounced over the wall, which would normally be a double, but only one run counted because the game ended immediately when the winning run scored.
- The Giants won 7-6 against the Los Angeles Angels, snapping a five-game losing streak.
- The Giants were favored to win by 1.5 points, so the unusual scoring affected some sports bets.
- Devers also hit a home run earlier in the same game.
- The Giants are having a difficult season and are 17 games below .500.
- Devers has performed well individually with a 122 OPS+ and 21 home runs.
- The Giants have had a season with unusual plays and moments, even when things go right.
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