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.

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

At Truist Park on Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves take on the San Francisco Giants (six straight defeats) at 12:15 p.m. ET. The Giants are an underdog away (+144) at the Braves (-173). The Braves will start Spencer Strider (4-7) versus the Giants and Justin Verlander (0-8).

The San Francisco Giants face the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a 3-game set Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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

Braves rookie catcher Drake Baldwin shines with 6 RBI in a 9-5 victory over the Giants, inching closer to the NL Rookie of the Year award.

Drake Baldwin plates two runs with a single to extend the Braves' lead over the Giants.