{
  "id": 3424511,
  "title": "Rafael Devers bounces a homer into McCovey Cove as Giants beat Reds 3-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rafael-devers-bounces-a-homer-into-mccovey-cove-as-giants-beat-reds-3-3424511",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:25:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rafael-devers-bounces-homer-mccovey-042514302.html"
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  "account": "Rafael Devers delivered a memorable performance as the San Francisco Giants edged out the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 in a thrilling game on Tuesday night. Devers, who has already hit 28 home runs this season, belted his 28th homer into McCovey Cove, contributing to the Giants' victory. Drew Cavanaugh added a two-run single in the first inning, providing an early boost for the Giants. Devers' performance marked his 16th homer at Oracle Park this season, a feat only matched by Barry Bonds in 2007. The Giants' reliever, Anthony Molina, earned the save with a scoreless inning of relief, dismissing the Reds' hitters without allowing a single hit. Molina's contribution came after starter Adrian Houser left early due to an apparent injury to his throwing arm in the second inning. Cincinnati Reds starter Brady Singer struggled, allowing three runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings, while striking out five. As the game progressed, Sal Stewart scored the Reds' lone run in the 23rd inning on a ninth-inning homer, his first since 23 innings earlier in the game. Cavanaugh showcased his batting prowess, finishing the game 3 for 3, marking his first career three-hit game. This win was significant for the Reds, as they aimed to avoid a three-game sweep against the Giants. Next up, Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo will face Giants right-hander Landen Roupp in a crucial matchup as Cincinnati strives to assert its dominance in the series.",
  "summary": "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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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Low-scoring Reds lose again to woeful Giants, drop 4th straight series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/low-scoring-reds-lose-again-to-woeful-giants-drop-4th-straight-series",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:15:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rafael Devers bounces a homer into McCovey Cove as Giants beat Reds 3-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rafael-devers-bounces-a-homer-into-mccovey-cove-as-giants-beat-reds-3",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:26:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}