Devers Walk-Off Heroics End Giants’ Five-Game Losing Streak

• Rafael Devers hit his 21st home run of the season before driving in the winning run with a walk-off ground-rule double in the 10th inning
• The Giants snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 7-6 victory despite surrendering 5-1 and 6-4 leads
• Casey Schmitt added a three-run homer, while Grant McCray’s game-saving defensive play in the 10th preserved the tie
• San Francisco denied the Angels a comeback victory, with the bullpen keeping Los Angeles scoreless over the final three innings before Devers’ heroics

Rafael Devers starred at both the beginning and end of the night as the San Francisco Giants ended a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory over the Los Angeles Angels in 10 innings on Friday at Oracle Park.

The designated hitter launched a two-run home run in his first at-bat before driving in the winning run with a walk-off ground-rule double in the bottom of the 10th inning, finishing with three RBIs to lift San Francisco after the club squandered multiple leads. The victory halted the Giants’ longest losing streak of the season and provided a much-needed boost as they continue their push in the National League playoff race.

San Francisco appeared to be in complete control early after Casey Schmitt’s three-run homer highlighted a five-run third inning that gave the Giants a 5-1 advantage. Devers had opened the scoring with his 21st home run of the season in the first inning, continuing his strong offensive form since joining the club.

However, the Angels chipped away at the deficit and eventually erased it, capitalizing on missed opportunities by the Giants to force extra innings.

Despite the late collapse, San Francisco’s defense delivered one of the game’s defining moments in the top of the 10th. Center fielder Grant McCray showed off his arm strength by throwing out the potential go-ahead run at home plate before the Giants completed a crucial double play to escape the inning without conceding.

That defensive stand proved decisive. Leading off the bottom of the 10th with the automatic runner already aboard, the Giants loaded the bases before Devers hit a sharp ground ball that bounced over the left-field wall for a ground-rule double, allowing the winning run to score and sealing the comeback victory.

Devers’ performance capped another productive night for the slugger, who has quickly become the centerpiece of San Francisco’s lineup. His three RBIs accounted for nearly half of the Giants’ scoring, while his early home run set the tone offensively.

Schmitt also played a key role with his three-run blast, while Luis Arraez added two hits as San Francisco’s offense generated enough production to withstand the Angels’ comeback. The result also denied Giants ace Logan Webb a long-awaited victory. Webb delivered six innings but was charged with four earned runs, leaving the game in line for the win before the bullpen surrendered the lead.

Although Webb remains without a victory in nearly a month, San Francisco’s relief corps recovered after the late collapse, holding the Angels scoreless over the final three innings to give the offense one last chance.

The Angels fought back from a four-run deficit and briefly looked poised to steal the opener of the series after tying the game late. However, they were ultimately undone by McCray’s defensive brilliance and Devers’ clutch extra-inning hit.

For the Giants, the victory carries significance beyond a single game. After dropping five consecutive contests, San Francisco responded with timely hitting and resilience, recovering from blowing both 5-1 and 6-4 leads to avoid another disappointing defeat.

The win also showcased Devers’ growing influence on the club. Acquired to strengthen the middle of the batting order, the former All-Star delivered in the game’s biggest moments, combining power early with composure under pressure in the decisive 10th inning. San Francisco will now look to build momentum as the series continues, while the Angels aim to bounce back after seeing a spirited comeback effort end in heartbreak.