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The gist

Red Sox second baseman Nick Sogard hit three home runs in 12 games, more than his.
His sudden power surge explains why he's now a regular starter after years in.

Background

Nick Sogard, 28, spent most of the first four months at Triple-A Worcester before being recalled on July 29. Since then, he has started 31 of Boston's 32 games, including all 29 in August, and has shown unexpected power, hitting three homers in his last 12 games. This is notable because he hit zero homers in high school and only two in college, making his recent power surge a surprising development.

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 29, 2026Sogard was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and began starting regularly.
  2. Aug 29, 2026Sogard hit a solo home run against the Yankees, captured in a field view video.
  3. Aug 30, 2026In a doubleheader split with the Yankees, Sogard went 3-for-8 with a home run, a double, two runs, and two RBI.
  4. Sep 1, 2026Reports highlight that Sogard has hit three home runs in his past 12 games, more than his high school and college combined.

Who’s saying what

Analysts
Sogard's power surge is unexpected given his history, but his overall stats show a solid hitter with good on-base skills.
Team
Manager Chad Tracy has given Sogard regular playing time, indicating trust in his abilities.

Sources

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