Rafael Devers was error free in his first career start at first base and added two hits and an RBI as the San Francisco Giants snapped a season-worst six-game skid with a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

The issue in Boston began in February when the Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman, pushing Devers to a designated hitter-only role. Devers publicly rebuked the organization for taking him away from third base, where he has struggled defensively throughout his career even as his bat has earned him three All-Star appearances.

After the trade, Devers started working out at first base and said he would be happy to play there as soon as he felt comfortable. Asked why he was willing to play the position fo

The San Francisco Giants have optioned Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento after the right-hander failed to record an out in Monday night's 9-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

The San Francisco Giants have optioned starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento after he failed to record an out in Monday night’s 9-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves

The San Francisco Giants optioned pitcher Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento after the right-hander failed to record an out in Monday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Rookie Drake Baldwin drove in a career-high six runs and the Atlanta Braves overpowered visiting San Francisco 9-5 on Monday, sending the Giants to their sixth straight loss.