Amid the tension, Devers is back on track and putting together another dominant offensive season, with a .280 batting average, an .888 OPS, and 149 OPS+. Devers also has seven home runs and an American League-leading 31 walks.

Giolito pitched 6⅔ strong innings in his best start since Sept. 15, 2023, while Devers hit the winning two-run homer.

Boston Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito praised Rafael Devers after he smacked a clutch home run on Sunday afternoon.