Rafael Devers connected for a first-inning homer off Kyle Freeland, and the moment sparked a benches-clearing flare that saw Freeland, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames ejected. The clash underscored the ongoing shift in how players celebrate homers, even as pitchers push back, and highlighted a Rockies club mired in a six-season slide.

Colorado’s season remains an uphill battle as Freeland posts a brutal 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through 131 1/3 innings, compounding the team’s 39-100 record. With 2025 fading, the focus turns to how Freeland channels frustration for a hopeful 2026 rebound, while Devers and the Red Sox continue to swing with power against a struggling opponent.