Devers’ Walk-Off Walk Secures Win for Red Sox Over Cardinals

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 6, 2025 — Rafael Devers delivered a decisive walk-off walk in the 10th inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game, originally scheduled for April 5, was played at Fenway Park, drawing an attendance of 31,495 fans.

The matchup unfolded with both teams battling hard throughout regulation play, ultimately necessitating extra innings. Boston, now with a 7-5 record, managed to clinch the victory after trailing at various points in the game.

In a game highlighted by strategic plays and key performances, the Red Sox initially tied the game in the 4th inning when D. Hamilton singled, scoring Refsnyder. The Cardinals answered back with a run from M. Winn, who singled in the 4th, but Devers responded with a home run in the 5th, giving Boston another tie at 2-2.

The intensity peaked in the later innings when P. Pagés of the Cardinals hit a ground-rule double, scoring Saggese from second base, pushing the Cardinals ahead 4-2 in the 6th inning. Yet, the Red Sox rallied, with R. González doubling in the 9th inning to score one run and tie the game again.

“It was a crazy game,” Devers said. “We never lost hope, and we kept fighting until the end. I’m just glad we were able to pull it out.” His walk in the 10th, forcing in a run, capped a comeback and sealed the win for the Red Sox.

Starting pitchers included S. Newcomb for the Red Sox and A. Pallante for the Cardinals, with Newcomb pitching 5 innings and allowing 2 earned runs, while Pallante gave up 3 runs over 5 innings as well. The win went to Boston’s relief pitcher, who improved to 2-0 with a solid performance in crunch time.

The game lasted 3 hours and 24 minutes, with a fluctuating scoreboard that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Red Sox sought a more comfortable margin, needing to win by at least 2 runs for bets to cover, which did not happen.

This matchup highlights the competitiveness of both teams as the MLB season progresses, with the Cardinals now holding a 6-8 record. Red Sox fans will be hoping this win can build momentum as they look forward to upcoming games.