It’s hard to believe Rafael Devers had yet to hit a walkoff home run in his eight-year MLB career.
That changed Saturday night against the Braves.
With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Devers stepped up to the plate to lead off the frame. He smacked a hanging curveball by Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson, the fourth pitch of the at-bat. Devers sent the ball into the Red Sox’ bullpen, 402 feet to be exact. He rightfully flipped his bat high into the air and let out a loud scream before rounding the bases.