Entering Friday night’s game, Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong was 0-30 with runners in scoring position. He had recorded just two RBIs on the season, both via sacrifice fly.

In the eighth inning, Wong doubled against San Diego Padres reliever Sean Reynolds, driving in three runs and blowing the game wide open. It was Wong’s third double of the season. The Red Sox went on to win, 10-2.

Wong has been forced into the lineup more frequently while Carlos Narvaez deals with an injury. Hits haven’t been easy to come by for Wong this season, playing just once or twice a week. He hopes the double was the start of a turnaround for him offensively.

“Obviously, it’s been a struggle, so it’s just really being able to enjoy that one,” Wong said. “Try and build off of it.”

More consistent at-bat

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