On a night when the Boston Red Sox desperately needed a breakthrough, Rafael Devers provided fireworks that lit up Fenway Park and snapped a frustrating four-game skid. Devers launched a walk-off solo homer to open the bottom of the ninth, sealing a stunning 7-6 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. It marked the first walk-off blast of his career—one that couldn’t have come at a better time.
Red Sox survive Braves scare thanks to Devers’ 9th-inning fireworks at Fenway Park
Facing a 2-1 curveball from Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson, Devers didn’t miss. The moment the bat met the ball, the crowd knew. With one mighty swing, he ended the game and sent his teammates storming the field. “It was the first time Devers has ended a game with a home run in his career,” and he made sure it was unforgettable.
The Red Sox didn’t just win—they clawed back from a 5-0 hole, showing resilience that had been sorely lacking during their recent slump. Jarren Duran fueled the resurgence with a powerful two-run shot to center in the third, providing the first jolt of energy. But he wasn’t done. In the eighth, Duran delivered again—this time tying the game with a clutch two-run single off Johnson, setting the stage for Devers’ heroics.
Before the Sox surged back, Atlanta seemed to have the game under control. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna opened the night with back-to-back homers off Lucas Giolito, who struggled in his fourth start since returning from elbow surgery. Drake Baldwin added a towering two-run homer that made it 5-0, a lead that felt daunting until Boston’s offense ignited.
Despite his rocky outing, Giolito’s teammates bailed him out with big-time performances. Devers’ seventh-inning RBI single and Alex Bregman’s RBI double off the Green Monster pulled Boston within striking distance. Aroldis Chapman (3-2) shut the door in the top of the ninth with three strikeouts, setting the stage for the unforgettable walk-off.
Eli White made highlight-reel plays in the outfield and notched three hits for Atlanta, but the Braves couldn’t hold on. With the series now even, all eyes turn to Sunday’s finale as Spencer Schwellenbach takes the mound against Brayan Bello.
The night belonged to Boston’s heart and hustle—but above all, to Rafael Devers, who reminded everyone why he’s one of the most electrifying hitters in the game.
Also Read: Dominant Twins rewrite franchise history with 33 scoreless innings and a 13-game winning streak
Red Sox survive Braves scare thanks to Devers’ 9th-inning fireworks at Fenway Park
Facing a 2-1 curveball from Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson, Devers didn’t miss. The moment the bat met the ball, the crowd knew. With one mighty swing, he ended the game and sent his teammates storming the field. “It was the first time Devers has ended a game with a home run in his career,” and he made sure it was unforgettable.
Rafael Devers crushes a #walkoff homer to cap off a dramatic comeback victory for the @RedSox! #RivalryWeekend pic.twitter.com/i1x9tUpa9a
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2025
The Red Sox didn’t just win—they clawed back from a 5-0 hole, showing resilience that had been sorely lacking during their recent slump. Jarren Duran fueled the resurgence with a powerful two-run shot to center in the third, providing the first jolt of energy. But he wasn’t done. In the eighth, Duran delivered again—this time tying the game with a clutch two-run single off Johnson, setting the stage for Devers’ heroics.
Before the Sox surged back, Atlanta seemed to have the game under control. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna opened the night with back-to-back homers off Lucas Giolito, who struggled in his fourth start since returning from elbow surgery. Drake Baldwin added a towering two-run homer that made it 5-0, a lead that felt daunting until Boston’s offense ignited.
Despite his rocky outing, Giolito’s teammates bailed him out with big-time performances. Devers’ seventh-inning RBI single and Alex Bregman’s RBI double off the Green Monster pulled Boston within striking distance. Aroldis Chapman (3-2) shut the door in the top of the ninth with three strikeouts, setting the stage for the unforgettable walk-off.
Eli White made highlight-reel plays in the outfield and notched three hits for Atlanta, but the Braves couldn’t hold on. With the series now even, all eyes turn to Sunday’s finale as Spencer Schwellenbach takes the mound against Brayan Bello.
The night belonged to Boston’s heart and hustle—but above all, to Rafael Devers, who reminded everyone why he’s one of the most electrifying hitters in the game.
Also Read: Dominant Twins rewrite franchise history with 33 scoreless innings and a 13-game winning streak
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