MLB World Reacts to Rafael Devers Decision in Giants-Marlins Game

The San Francisco Giants lost the last game of their series with the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Miami picked up the sweep over the Giants, and San Francisco is now 31-46, and just one game away from being in the cellar of the National League West.

In Sunday’s series finale against the Marlins, Giants’ manager Tony Vitello decided to pinch-run for Rafael Devers in the top of the ninth innings, but Devers was very adamant about staying in the game, and was visibly upset when the Giants’ pinch-runner ultimately entered the game and took his place on first base.

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Social Media Reacts to Rafael Devers Situation in Giants-Marlins Game

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GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 19: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on June 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images)

Social media, obviously, caught wind of Rafael Devers’ plea to stay in the game on Sunday afternoon, and here is the play/some reactions:

@UnderdogMLB wrote: Rafael Devers didn’t want to get pinch-run for in the 9th while trailing by a run

@NBCSGiants wrote: Rafael Devers didn’t want to be removed for a pinch runner after a leadoff walk to start the ninth

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@baseballisdead_ also noted why Tony Vitello may have removed Devers from the game:
“Tony Vitello on Rafael Devers not wanting to be pinch ran for in the 9th inning. Mentioned he had been dealing with some soreness, but said he’d rather have guys you have to rip off the field than the opposite.”
Rafael Devers is not known for his speed, but the Giants’ star first baseman wanted to complete the game, and maybe Devers believed with him 0n the basepaths, the Giants had the best chance of winning. Well, Vitello thought differently.
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