Red Sox World Series: 5 players who carried team to a title

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BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 24: Mookie Betts #50 and Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate each scoring a run on a hit by teammate J.D. Martinez (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Others did their part

Other guys like Andrew Benintendi, Mookie Betts, and Xander Bogearts all played their part in Boston’s run to a title.

Betts never really broke out offensively, but was outstanding in the outfield, making several key catches throughout October. He was their best player all season but barely contributed with the bat in the playoffs. That’s how good this team really is. They have so many players who can come through and get a big hit in the high-pressure situations even when their best hitter is struggling.

Bogearts had a couple big hits in the playoffs but never really broke out. Regardless, his defense at shortstop was spectacular as usual. He’s one of the best in the game at his position and he was solid there for all of October.

Even though Craig Kimbrel struggled with his command in the playoffs, the Red Sox closer still got the job done when he needed to. It may have been a rocky save where he walked a couple guys in a row, but he usually got himself out of a jam.

Eduardo Rodriguez put forward a solid start in game 4 of the World Series after not pitching at all previously in the 2018 playoffs. The 25-year old lefty went 5.2 innings giving up four runs and striking out six for a no-decision.

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With an exciting young core, the future is very bright for Boston as they will look to defend their World Series title in 2019.

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