Willson Contreras homers as Red Sox top Giants 6-4 at Fenway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Red Sox defeated the Giants 6-4 at Fenway Park on August 21. Contreras' 452-foot blast marked the longest home run of the season for Boston, while Rafael Devers returned to Fenway, hitting a 412-foot homer for San Francisco. The match featured a strong outing from Boston's pitcher Sonny Gray, who earned the win despite allowing four runs. The Red Sox improved their record to 69-59 with the victory, while the Giants fell to 52-76. The two teams will meet again for the second game of their series on August 22.
- •Contreras' home run put Boston ahead 3-1 in the third inning.
- •Devers received mixed reactions in his return, finishing 1 for 3.
- •Sonny Gray allows four runs but secures the win.
- •Red Sox now hold a 69-59 record, Giants at 52-76.
- •Second game of the series scheduled for August 22.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Willson Contreras hits Boston’s longest homer of 2026, overshadowing Rafael Devers’ return
"Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday at Fenway Park:
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