Giants snap losing streak with 5-0 win over Reds behind Devers' homer
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Rafael Devers hit a three-run home run in the second inning as the San Francisco Giants secured a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on August 24, 2026. This win ended the Giants' four-game losing streak. Jason Foley earned the win after relieving Carson Whisenhunt, who departed due to elbow pain. The Giants capitalized on four consecutive hits to start the game, contributing to their offensive momentum. The Reds faced their 14th shutout of the season, sharing the league high. San Francisco's upcoming game features Brady Singer pitching for the Reds against Giants' Adrian Houser.
- •Devers' three-run homer highlighted the Giants' offense.
- •Jason Foley secured the win after coming in for Whisenhunt.
- •Giants scored four runs early in the game.
- •The Reds were shut out for the 14th time this season.
- •Next game features Brady Singer versus Adrian Houser.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers bounces a homer into McCovey Cove as Giants beat Reds 3-1
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers hits three-run homer to highlight Giants' 5-0 win over Reds, San Francisco ends skid
"Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Monday night. Jason Foley (1-1) worked 1 1/3 innings for the win after relieving lefty Carson Whisenhunt, who left in the third inning with pain in his pitching elbow. San Francisco leadoff hitter Drew Gilbert doubled in each of his first two at-bats on a cool night and well before the mist began hovering over the outfield in the middle innings.
"Rafael Devers hit his 28th homer, a drive that bounced into McCovey Cove, and reliever Anthony Molina worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night. Drew Cavanaugh hit a two-run single in the first inning for San Francisco before Devers went deep in the fifth, his third homer in five games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:25 AMRafael Devers bounces a homer into McCovey Cove as Giants beat Reds 3-1
Rafael Devers hit his 28th homer, a drive that bounced into McCovey Cove, and reliever Anthony Molina worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night. Drew Cavanaugh hit a two-run single in the first inning for San Francisco before Devers went deep in the fifth, his third homer in five games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:23 AMRafael Devers hits three-run homer to highlight Giants' 5-0 win over Reds, San Francisco ends skid
Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Monday night. Jason Foley (1-1) worked 1 1/3 innings for the win after relieving lefty Carson Whisenhunt, who left in the third inning with pain in his pitching elbow. San Francisco leadoff hitter Drew Gilbert doubled in each of his first two at-bats on a cool night and well before the mist began hovering over the outfield in the middle innings.
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