June 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\nAs Cox, who was already announced by the PA system, made his way to first, a visibly upset Devers tried to wave him back. However, first-base umpire Nate Tomlinson intervened, ultimately placing Cox on first base and sending Devers back to the dugout.<\/p>\n
When Devers reached the dugout, he dodged bench coach Jayce Tingler\u2019s attempt to give him a back tap.<\/p>\n
It was a logical move for the now 31-46 Giants. Facing the potential of a series sweep, Cox and his 89th percentile sprint speed represented the best chance at avoiding that. In the end, it didn\u2019t matter, as Jung Hoo Lee flied out on the third pitch he saw, and Willy Adames hit into a game-ending double play on the second pitch of the at-bat. The Giants fell 2-1, dropping 17.5 games back of the NL West lead and nine back for a wild-card spot.<\/p>\n
Vitello told reporters he did not have a conversation with Devers about the incident and had no plans to do so.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe talk every day. I\u2019m good,\u201d Vitello said. \u201cI would rather have guys like (Logan Webb), where you have to rip them off the field as opposed to vice versa.\u201d<\/p>\n
Instead, Vitello chalked up the incident to Devers\u2019 hunger to win.<\/p>\n
Devers declined to address the incident, per the San Francisco Chronicle.<\/p>\n