Rafael Devers is finally on the board. Wednesday night, the Red Sox's third baseman-turned-DH picked up his first base hit of the new season following a nightmarish 0 for 21 start. He roped an RBI double to right field in the fifth inning against Orioles righty Zach Eflin for his first hit.
Boston's designated hitter has struck out 15 times and has no hits through the first five games. Here's what history tells us about his bad start.
The Red Sox slugger has struck out a record 15 times in his first five games. The good news is the root of Devers’s slump seems to be easily fixable.
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Things continue to go from bad to worse for him after striking out three more times on Monday in a loss to the Orioles in Baltimore.
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Finally, Rafael Devers can breathe a sigh of relief. To the joy of the Boston faithful in attendance at Camden Yards on Wednesday night, Devers’ 0-fer streak is no more.
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Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers is in a record-breaking slump. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said trimming some fat may help.