When injuries decimated the Red Sox’s middle infield, the team turned to unexpected heroes—Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard. Monasterio, after a slow start, exploded offensively, hitting with power against both lefties and righties, earning steady playing time at second and beyond. Sogard, stepping in for the injured Curtis Mead, brought clutch on-base skills and run-production savvy, exactly what Boston needed. Together, they’ve kept the Red Sox afloat amid chaos, proving depth and grit can turn a season around—even when the stars are sidelined.

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