A key piece of advice from Rafael Devers played a crucial role in helping the Red Sox secure a significant victory on Monday night.
After suffering three consecutive series losses, Boston faced a tough challenge as they began a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners. The opening game pitted them against Logan Gilbert, a 2024 All-Star with a stellar 2.72 ERA.
Despite Gilbert’s impressive track record, the Red Sox managed to get the better of him, marking his shortest outing since his rookie season in 2021.
Gilbert conceded seven earned runs on seven hits, including three doubles and a two-run homer, in just 2 2/3 innings. This offensive explosion by Boston set the stage for their eventual 14-1 triumph.
Manager Alex Cora highlighted Devers’ influence post-game, noting that Devers had emphasized the importance of staying focused on hitting fastballs to left-center field. This strategy helped the team avoid chasing Gilbert’s more deceptive pitches. Devers’ guidance proved pivotal as nearly every Red Sox starter contributed to the hitting spree.
Wilyer Abreu also played a key role, particularly with a 12-pitch at-bat that ended with an RBI single, further demoralizing Gilbert and the Mariners.
With this win, the Red Sox look to carry their momentum into the next game of the series, aiming to build on their renewed confidence.
