Xander Bogaerts

Looking for their fourth straight win and to hold their slim margin over those teams still fighting for an AL Wild Card spot, the Boston Red Sox were greatly aided by a big day at the plate from shortstop Xander Bogaerts. The 28-year-old went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI, three of those coming off the sixth-inning blast that ended up being the turning point in the 9-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles.