Andruw Monasterio's 10th-Inning Home Run Leads Red Sox Past A's The Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday, with Andruw Monasterio’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning sealing the victory. The game, played at Sutter Health Field in West Sacramento, saw the Red Sox overcome a tense moment in the ninth inning when Aroldis Chapman, Boston’s All-Star closer, appeared to be walked off the field for the second consecutive season. Lawrence Butler’s deep fly ball to left field initially seemed to end the game, as the ball deflected off the top of the wall for a double, leaving Chapman to face the next three batters. The closer responded by retiring the next three hitters, including the final two via strikeouts, to preserve the lead. Monasterio’s game-winning home run came in the 10th inning, replicating Butler’s earlier moment. The 28-year-old outfielder launched a towering two-run shot to left-center, a Statcast-projected 428-foot blast that marked his third hit of the game. The home run extended Boston’s lead to 4-2 and secured the win, marking a pivotal moment in the Red Sox’s playoff push. The victory came after a series of key plays and adjustments throughout the game, including a resilient performance from the Red Sox bullpen and timely contributions from their lineup. One of the standout moments came in the sixth inning when Sacramento native Nick Sogard, recalled from Triple-A Worcester to replace injured trade acquisition Curtis Mead, delivered a game-tying RBI single to center field. Sogard’s journey home was anything but smooth, as he faced flight delays and missed a connection, forcing him to spend the night in a Dallas hotel before arriving in Sacramento on Wednesday morning.#boston_red_sox #oakland_athletics #nick_sogard #andruw_monasterio #sutter_health_field
Trevor Story Faces Possible Surgery for Sports Hernia, Red Sox Adjust Roster Shortstop Trevor Story, a 33-year-old Boston Red Sox player, is expected to join the injured list with a sports hernia, an injury that may require surgery. The issue, which initially appeared as groin tightness during spring training, has persisted through the season, leading to testing that confirmed the diagnosis. Story has met with Red Sox team doctors to evaluate the severity of the injury and whether surgery is necessary. He emphasized the need for careful consideration, stating, “We’re trying to get the best information, not make a rushed decision.” Story described the injury as spreading to different areas, including the hamstrings and abdomen, making it difficult to pinpoint. “It started as a groin and bounced to the hammy and the abdomen,” he said. “You feel it in all kinds of different places. And that’s the frustrating part, too.” The injury did not occur on a single play but developed after several hard days in spring training. He admitted to struggling with the issue for over a month, eventually deciding to seek further evaluation. Through 41 games this season, Story has struggled at the plate, batting .206 with a .547 OPS, three home runs, seven doubles, and a 32.4 percent strikeout rate—the highest of his career. Defensively, he has posted six errors, minus-1 Defensive Runs Saved, and minus-3 Outs Above Average. The Red Sox have recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to replace him on the roster. Sogard, who has played 61 games for the team in the past two seasons, is hitting .269 with an .871 OPS at Worcester. Andruw Monasterio has started at shortstop for the Red Sox and is expected to share playing time with Sogard.#boston_red_sox #trevor_story #chad_tracy #nick_sogard #andruw_monasterio
