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Monasterio's Hot Streak Ignites Red Sox Infield
28 Jul
Summary
- Monasterio is on a nine-game hit streak, batting .462 during this period.
- He started his fourth consecutive game at shortstop on Monday.
- Trevor Story is expected to return from injury in August.
Monasterio continued his offensive surge on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in the Red Sox's 4-2 win against the Athletics. This performance extended his current hitting streak to an impressive nine consecutive games.
During this hot streak, Monasterio has been exceptionally productive, hitting .462 with 12 hits in 26 at-bats. He has also demonstrated strong plate discipline and power, accumulating six walks, six doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBI, and five runs scored.
Monasterio has now started at shortstop for four straight games, solidifying his position. This strong play has earned him the starting role, which he is expected to maintain until Trevor Story is ready to return from an abdomen injury. Story's return is anticipated at some point in August.
