Offseason acquisitions and emerging young talent have fueled the Boston Red Sox’s playoff push, but a returning veteran is quietly enjoying a resurgent season.

Following three injury-ridden years in Boston, Trevor Story has finally stayed healthy and shown why the Red Sox gave him a $140 million contract in 2022. The shortstop is batting .260 with 19 home runs and 22 stolen bases, putting him one long ball away from his first 20/20 season since 2021.

Story fueled both Red Sox victories over the Miami Marlins, hitting a walk-off single in Friday’s 2-1 win before notching a homer and steal in Saturday’s 7-5 triumph. He’s now batting .333/.400/.500 in August.

After Saturday’s win, via NESN’s post-game coverage , Red Sox manager Alex Cora celebrated Story’s bounce-back campaign.

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