SF Giants News: Rafael Devers home run, Jung Hoo Lee day off, announcer swap

There was a lot that took place on Saturday during the SF Giants' 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Most notably, Rafael Devers blasted his first home run with San Francisco, and did it against his former team.

SF Giants News: Rafael Devers home run, Jung Hoo Lee day off, announcer swap

Rafael Devers' home run

Baseball has a knack for poetry at times. It has been a whirlwind of a week for Devers, starting with the stunning trade to San Francisco and everything that has come with that. Plenty of rumors and narratives have emerged to the surface about his time with the Red Sox, specifically the deteriorating relationship between the two sides.

To his credit, Devers has reiterated his desire to not focus on the past, but rather, concentrate on helping his new team win. He did that in a big way on Saturday, blasting an opposite-field, two-run home run to give the Giants a 3-0 lead. They needed those insurance runs, as Camilo Doval nearly blew the save. In the end, the Giants got the win, thanks to a huge blast from Devers.

Jung Hoo Lee's day off

The Giants gave Jung Hoo Lee a much-need day off on Saturday. He began the season as the No. 3 hitter in the lineup, but the Giants have moved him down to the No. 5 spot in recent days.

The left-handed bat was on a tear at the plate in April, but he is in the midst of a prolonged slump. Since May 1, he is slashing .211/.281/.337 (75 wRC+) with three home runs, 16 RBI, and 21 runs in 185 plate appearances. To Lee's credit, he continues to play solid defense in center field. A day off to get back on track might be just what he needs.

Announcer swap

If you listened to the game on Saturday, you may have noticed some different voices. The Giants and Red Sox swapped announcers. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle provided the breakdown.

In the fifth inning, Jon Miller teamed up with Lou Merloni of the Red Sox. Merloni appeared in nine major league seasons, six of which came with Boston. He has been working as a broadcaster since his playing career came to an end after the 2006 season.

In the sixth inning, Dave Flemming shared the airwaves with his brother, Will. Will Flemming has served as Boston's play-by-play voice since 2019.