When the Red Sox acquired Trevor Story in free agency this offseason, many wondered how he would adjust to playing second base with Xander Bogaerts occupying Story’s usual position at shortstop.
So far, it’s been a smooth transition, as Story has just three errors in 58 games. He’s posted a career-best .987 fielding percentage and leads American League second basemen with seven defensive runs saved.
Story continued his strong play Friday night as the Red Sox outlasted the Cardinals, 6-5, at Fenway Park. He made a diving play up the middle, chased after a ball down in the outfield and spun to register an out, and completed a tough backhanded play an inning after that.