Devers slugs first Splash Hit, SF Giants avoid sweep against Cardinals
3 minute readPublished: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:14 am
Giants Avoid Sweep, Devers Delivers First Splash Hit
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Giants secured a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday night, preventing a series sweep and delaying their 82nd loss of the season. The win was highlighted by a significant moment for Giants' slugger Rafael Devers, who hit his first career "splash hit," a home run that landed in the water beyond the outfield.
Devers' decisive home run, a towering shot in the third inning, traveled 376 feet and was his 34th of the season. The left-handed hitter has been a key addition to the Giants' lineup since being acquired on June 15th, with 19 home runs since joining the team. The home run was his 15th since August 1st, placing him among the top home run hitters in the National League during that period.
The Giants' pitching staff, featuring J.T. Brubaker and Carson Seymour, limited the Cardinals to two runs over seven innings. The Giants capitalized on St. Louis's defensive errors, scoring two runs off of three errors made by the Cardinals. Andrew Knizner's tie-breaking triple in the eighth inning, followed by Christian Koss scoring the go-ahead run, further solidified the Giants' victory.
The Giants will have a day off before concluding their season with a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. The pitching matchups for the weekend series are Trevor McDonald, Justin Verlander, and Logan Webb.
BNN's Perspective: While the Giants' season has been disappointing, the emergence of players like Devers and the occasional exciting play offer a glimmer of hope for the future. The team will need to address its consistency issues and defensive shortcomings to become a true contender.
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