Giants face third straight loss amid Devers pinch-running controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The San Francisco Giants fell to the Miami Marlins 2-1, marking their third consecutive loss on June 21, 2026. The game saw a controversial moment as Rafael Devers objected to being removed for a pinch runner after a leadoff walk in the ninth inning. Manager Tony Vitello supported the decision, citing the speed of the pinch runner as advantageous. Devers's reaction included an attempt to wave off the substitution, resulting in his abrupt exit to the clubhouse. The Giants sit 15 games below.500, matching a season low point after failing to extend a recent three-game winning streak.
- •Giants lose 2-1 to the Marlins on June 21, 2026.
- •Rafael Devers objected to being pinch-run for in the ninth inning.
- •Manager Tony Vitello defended the decision to replace Devers.
- •The Giants are now 15 games below.500 for the season.
- •This loss is their third in a row after a three-game winning streak.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Shows Immaturity In Embarrassing Moment, Refuses To Leave Giants Game
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Giants say bizarre Rafael Devers incident is no big deal
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giants Manager Comments On Ex-Red Sox Superstar Rafael Devers' Latest Controversy
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Giants downplay Rafael Devers incident late in third consecutive loss
"The San Francisco Giants took a major risk when they decided execute a trade with the Boston Red Sox that brought Rafael Devers to the Bay Area last June. Devers, who had established himself as one of the premier bats…
"MIAMI — Once again, Rafael Devers is stirring up drama. This time, the Giants first baseman, who refused to play the position with the Red Sox, again tried to stand...
"San Francisco Giants first baseman and former Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers refused on numerous occasions to be substituted for a pinch-runner on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:01 PMEx-Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Shows Immaturity In Embarrassing Moment, Refuses To Leave Giants Game
San Francisco Giants first baseman and former Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers refused on numerous occasions to be substituted for a pinch-runner on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:45 PMGiants say bizarre Rafael Devers incident is no big deal
The San Francisco Giants took a major risk when they decided execute a trade with the Boston Red Sox that brought Rafael Devers to the Bay Area last June. Devers, who had established himself as one of the premier bats…
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:44 PMGiants Manager Comments On Ex-Red Sox Superstar Rafael Devers' Latest Controversy
The San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers last season, and on Sunday, he was visibly frustrated with a manager's decision late in the game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:22 PMGiants downplay Rafael Devers incident late in third consecutive loss
MIAMI — Once again, Rafael Devers is stirring up drama. This time, the Giants first baseman, who refused to play the position with the Red Sox, again tried to stand...
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