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Devers Defies Manager's Pinch-Run Call
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
Rafael Devers sparked controversy when he refused to be pinch-run for in the ninth inning, despite being the slowest sprinter on the Giants, leading to a tense standoff with manager Tony Vitello and a quiet exit from the dugout. Vitello defended the move as prioritizing winning, while teammates like Matt Chapman chalked it up to Devers’ fierce competitiveness — likened by the manager to ace pitcher Logan Webb. The incident adds fuel to a struggling Giants team, now 15 games under .500 and in a slump, with Devers’ fiery attitude echoing past friction in Boston where he similarly resisted playing first base. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efec1053a5682b7f