Devers error proves costly, White Sox walk off Red Sox 6-4
Rafael Devers has committed 9 errors in 2019, the second-most in baseball, with none bigger than his 9th inning error Thursday night.
May 2, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Jose Rondon (20) reacts after left fielder Nicky Delmonico’s three run walk off home run during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY SportsCHICAGO - The Red Sox suffered one of their worst losses of 2019 Thursday night, blowing a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning when White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico hit a walk off three-run home run off Ryan Brasier.
The inning turned when Rafael Devers failed to field a chopper to third base, allowing the tying run to reach base. The Sox never recovered.
"That's a routine play and he missed it," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of the Devers error.
Devers has committed nine errors in 31 games, the second-most in baseball.
The top of the Red Sox order was strong in the losing effort. Andrew Benintendi went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, J.D. Martinez drove in a run as part of a 3-for-4 night, while Mookie Betts went 3-for-5 and scored two runs.
No other Red Sox hitter picked up a hit. Hitters 4-9 were 0-for-20.
David Price scattered seven hits over six innings of work. The lefty allowed three runs, walked two men, and struck out five.
The series continues Friday night. Chris Sale (0-5, 6.30 ERA) takes the ball against Reynaldo Lopez (2-3, 6.03 ERA)
