September 23, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Cup of Coffee: Sogard's three hits support strong start for Walter
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Brandon Walter improved to 3-5 as he ended his season on a high note. Walter allowed one run over five innings, striking out four without walking a batter. Joely Rodríguez threw a shutout inning in his second rehab appearance, and Luis Guerrero picked up his first save for Worcester. Guerrero did make things interesting by walking two batters and allowing a single, but he got a strikeout with two runners on to end the game. Nick Sogard had three of the team's seven hits and scored all three of their runs, going 3 for 4 with a walk, double, and triple. He stole a base for good measure. Ronaldo Hernández went 1 for 3 and was hit by two pitches.
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Player of the Day: Nick Sogard was a one-man show on Friday night, helping lead Worcester to victory in a low-scoring affair. Currently the 52nd-ranked prospect in the system, Sogard has had a strong year for the WooSox. He's posted a .370 on-base percentage while playing solid defense at five positions. He has lacked power with only seven home runs in 112 games, but it has still been a good showing for the 26 year old who will be Rule 5-eligible this offseason.
Photo Credit: Nick Sogard by Kelly O'Connor