Robert’s double to left occurred during a four-run fourth inning. Micker Adolfo had an RBI single, while Matt Reynolds and Adam Eaton hit sacrifice flies.
Garcia’s versatility has come in handy in the past. And that will be the case again this season in a utility role for the Sox.
“(He’s) one of those guys it would be unfair to not call him a regular, he just is a regular at different positions,” manager Tony La Russa said. “Keep him healthy, a lot of ways he can help you win a game.”
He had a nice start but was limited to 16 regular-season games by a torn ligament in his left thumb.