Devers' three-run homer propels SF Giants to series victory over Phillies

Rafael Devers delivered the biggest hit of the young season, a three-run home run off the Phillies' Aaron Nola.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:14pm by Ben Kaplan

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the players, field, and stadium in an abstract, deconstructed style.Devers' towering three-run blast propels the Giants to a series victory over the Phillies at Oracle Park.San Francisco Today

Rafael Devers hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. This marks the Giants' eighth consecutive series victory against the Phillies at Oracle Park. Devers also had an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning, recording his first multi-RBI game of the season. Giants starter Tyler Mahle turned in his best start of the season, working around four walks to toss 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.

Why it matters

The Giants' victory over the Phillies extends their impressive home dominance against their NL East rival, showcasing their ability to win close games against tough opponents. Devers' breakout performance at the plate is also a positive sign for the Giants' offense, which has struggled to produce consistently in the early going.

The details

With the game scoreless in the bottom of the sixth, Willy Adames led off with a hustle double and Luis Arraez drew a walk. After Matt Chapman struck out, Devers stepped to the plate and crushed a three-run home run off Phillies starter Aaron Nola to give the Giants a 3-0 lead. The Giants' bullpen then protected the lead, with Matt Gage, Caleb Kilian, and others combining for 3 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Devers' three-run homer came in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The players

Rafael Devers

A third baseman for the San Francisco Giants who hit a three-run home run and had an RBI single in the game.

Tyler Mahle

The Giants' starting pitcher who turned in his best outing of the season, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.

Aaron Nola

The Phillies' starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing three runs on Devers' three-run homer in the sixth inning.

Willy Adames

The Giants' leadoff hitter who set the table with a hustle double in the sixth inning.

Luis Arraez

The Giants' second baseman who drew a walk in the sixth inning ahead of Devers' three-run homer.

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What they’re saying

“Rafael Devers delivered the biggest hit of the young season, a three-run home run off the Phillies' Aaron Nola that paved the way for a 5-0 win on Wednesday afternoon and for San Francisco (5-8) to take two of three from Philadelphia (6-6).”

— Justice Delos Santos, Author

What’s next

The Giants will look to build on this series victory as they continue their homestand, hosting the Colorado Rockies for a three-game set starting on Friday, April 10th.

The takeaway

Devers' clutch three-run homer and the Giants' strong bullpen performance were key factors in the team's series win over the Phillies, showcasing their ability to win close games against tough opponents at home. This victory could provide a much-needed boost for the Giants' offense and help them gain momentum as they look to climb back to .500 on the young season.