Another day came off the calendar without Rafael Devers budging on the team’s request to learn first base. For now, it doesn’t seem to be in consideration.
The designated hitter reached eight times in nine plate appearances the last two days, scoring twice and driving in five runs.
His 440-foot two-run homer to center field in the sixth inning was the difference in the game Sunday. It was the longest home run hit by a Sox player this season.
Devers is hitting .280 with an .888 OPS and 31 RBIs. He has recorded multiple hits in eight of his last 14 games, going 24 of 56 with nine extra-base hits and 16 RBIs.
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