WooSox turn first triple play in franchise history
The WooSox turned their first triple play in franchise history in the fifth inning during their 11-6 win over the RailRiders on Wednesday night.
With runners on first and second and nobody out, RailRiders batter Michael Hermosillo hit a hard ground ball to Bobby Dalbec at third base.
Dalbec fielded the play cleanly and stepped on the bag to force out Jake Lamb. He then fired the ball to infielder Nick Sogard at second base to retire Jamie Westbrook. Sogard threw the ball to first baseman Stephen Scott to get Hermosillo to complete the 5-4-3 triple play.
It was the first triple play by a Sox minor league affiliate since the PawSox turned one on April 22, 2018 against the Gwinnett Stripers.
Dalbec has spent the majority of his time with the WooSox this season and in the process has put together a strong season. The 28-year-old is hitting .300 with 72 hits, 57 runs, 22 homers, 52 RBI, nine stolen bases and owns a 1.048 OPS.
Sogard has also put together a strong 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old started off slow at the plate but shined while David Hamilton was with the Sox. The California native is hitting .298 with 78 hits, four home runs, 37 RBI, 13 stolen bases while posting a .802 OPS.
The switch-hitter has looked like a major leaguer this season offering positional versatility with with his glove. Sogard has played five positions this season with games at second base, shortstop, third base, left field and right field.
His play this season has warranted a possible promotion to the big league club, but he has not yet gotten the opportunity.
“As far as what they are looking for, I want to try to be the best player I can every day.” Sogard said to Beyond the Monster. “I just have to be me. Guys get called up for all sorts of reasons whether it be for an injury or the right place and right time. For my play right now, I just need to be me. As far as the area that isn’t my strength is hitting for power. So, while I am trying to still be me, maybe down the road in the future we will try to figure out how to hit for more power.”
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