The Red Sox utilized a single and a pair of hit batsmen to load the bases with one out in the 10th inning and all Story needed to do was put the ball in play to drive in the winning run. Story also had a pair of singles and swiped two bases in the ballgame, finishing the afternoon 2-for-5. The 32-year-old infielder is off to a strong start to the 2025 season, slashing .264/.291/.396 with two homers, five RBI and four stolen bases.

It’s extremely encouraging to see Story return to Boston’s lineup after being scratched Friday with back tightness, which has been an ongoing issue throughout camp. It’s far-fetched to anticipate the 32-year-old veteran shortstop staying healthy for an entire season, but he figures to make an impact for fantasy managers as a power-speed combo source, if he can avoid major injury.

The back tightness has been a recurring issue for the 32-year-old infielder this spring, which isn’t very encouraging. He has swung a very hot bat when he has been in the lineup for Grapefruit League action though, hitting .333 (13-for-39) with a pair of homers and six RBI. Fantasy managers need to understand the health risks when calling Story’s name in the later rounds of mixed league drafts.

Story sat out a handful of games earlier this week due to back tightness, so it’s an encouraging sign that he’s ready to get back into spring action. The 32-year-old shortstop has gotten off to a strong start at the dish, batting .458 (11-for-24) with two homers and six RBI in eight contests.