Nick Green is the player you want on the line when you need to bring a run in. His average with runners in scoring position is now .419, but the only run he need to drive in last night was himself with the game tied 5-5. Green’s walk-off homer shows that he deserves to be the everyday shortstop and Lugo’s days with the club are numbered. Green has proven to be so valuable that he may remain in the position when Lowrie returns from the DL.
“Did I have something to prove? Yes, I did. And I still have something to prove,” Green said. “I think I’ve matured enough as a shortstop — every day they put me in there, I gain more confidence. If [Francona] has confidence in me, I’m going to play better, and if he does, it makes me feel good too.”
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