Red Sox reactions: Willson Contreras hits Boston’s longest homer of 2026, overshadowing Rafael Devers’ return

Boston's Red Sox secured a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on Friday, marking a notable comeback for the team. Willson Contreras delivered a historic home run, soaring 452 feet and clocking in at 116 mph, the longest hit at Fenway Park this season. The three-run homer propelled the Red Sox to a 3-1 lead, breaking their own records for longest hit distance and velocity. Despite the impressive display, Contreras' longest career home run, a 464-foot blast in 2021, remains unmatched.

Interim manager Chad Tracy made strategic moves, particularly in the eighth inning, inserting rookie Alec Gamboa against left-handed hitters Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee. Gamboa's disciplined pitching helped secure the win, while left-handed reliever Erik Miller closed out the game with a perfect seventh inning. Rafael Devers, who had returned to Fenway Park for the first time since his trade to San Francisco earlier this year, responded with a 412-foot solo home run in the fourth inning, bringing the score to 5-4.

Despite some initial boos, Devers was met with applause upon entering the lineup and acknowledged the fans. The Red Sox's victory sets them up for a pivotal three-game series against the Giants at Fenway Park.