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Baltimore scored four runs in the first and four more in the eighth in its home opener, and the Orioles’ bullpen threw 4 2/3 innings.
From The Associated Press
Rafael Devers became the first major leaguer to strike out 12 times in a season’s first four games.
From The Washington Post
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Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers is in a record-breaking slump. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said trimming some fat may help.
Rafael Devers' bat speed is in just the 30th percentile among major league hitters. Red Sox' Alex Cora ruled out to potential causes for his 0-for-19 slump (15 strikeouts) to start the season.
As for the weight aspect, the Red Sox list Devers at 235 pounds. It’s been a difficult spring for Devers, who moved from third base to designated hitter following Alex Bregman’s arrival in February. Devers initially resisted leaving the hot corner, where he’s almost exclusively played since debuting in 2017.
Sometimes, things have to get worse before they can get better. The Red Sox are hoping that’s the case for Rafael Devers, who went 0-for-3 with two walks and three strikeouts in Boston’s 8-5 loss to Baltimore at Camden Yards on Monday.
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