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Rafael Devers homers twice and drives in 4 as Giants blank Braves 5-0 behind Logan Webb
By The Associated Press at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb’s magnificent pitching.Webb allowed one hit and struck out six in seven innings as the Giants (34-48) avoided falling 16 games under ...
Key takeaway Webb allowed one hit and struck out six in seven innings as the Giants (34-48) avoided falling 16 games under .
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville baseball fans may not have a direct stake in the Giants' win over the Braves, but the performance of Rafael Devers and Logan Webb has implications for the local sports landscape. As the Giants and Braves compete in the National League, their success or failure can impact the standings and playoff hopes of other teams, including those that may face the Nashville Sounds' parent club, the Milwaukee Brewers, in interleague play. The dominance of pitchers like Webb and the power hitting of players like Devers can also influence the approach of Sounds players and coaches as they develop their own strategies and techniques. With the Sounds being a Triple-A affiliate, the team often sees players come and go, with some getting called up to the majors, so paying attention to standout performances in the big leagues can provide valuable insight into the future of baseball in Nashville.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb’s magnificent pitching.Webb allowed one hit and struck out six in seven innings as the Giants (34-48) avoided falling 16 games under ...
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