Devers Dominates Despite Giants Struggles | California News

0:00Rafael Devers is putting on a show, even if the Giants aren't winning much. This 29-year-old slugger just hit two more home runs, bringing his season total to 35. He's been on fire lately, with six homeers and 13 runs batted in over his last seven games alone. Digging a little deeper, his numbers since May 1st are seriously impressive. In 112 games, he's hitting over 270, with a nearly 950 OPS, and 33 of those 35 home runs have come in. That stretch, that second most homeers in baseball since May. The Giants brought him in to be a middle of the order thread, and he's absolutely delivered, even with the team struggling. His 35 homeers already matches total from last year, and he's just three away from his career best. He's even joining legends like Willie Mays and Barry Bonds in the Giants record books for his recent performance. What's really remarkable is that he's been a consistent force all year, despite the team's struggles. His performance has endipped, and he's found another gear in the last 30 games, hitting 12 homeers and driving in 29 runs.

1:07Even though the Giants won't be in the postseason, Devers has proven he's exactly what they hope for. He's under a long term deal, and at 29, he's a bright spot, and definitely not one of the team's problems heading into next season. This has been California News Today, powered by AI.