Ty France Returns, Padres Face Off at Fenway

0:00On April 4, San Diego Padres' first baseman Ty France is back in action against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, his favorite road spot. The team dropped the series opener, 5-2 on Friday, and sits at two wins and five losses after scoring three runs, or fewer in six of their first. Seven games. Manager Craig Stamman shuffled a lineup on Saturday to spark things up, benching some regulars and slotting France at seventh in the order behind. First base. Stamman still has full trust in the hitters, urging them to lean on their past success. France joked that Boston fans get rowdy, but he loves to vibe there from his days basing them with the Toronto Blue Jays. The early offensive woes have put pressure on the lineup, yet Stamman sees it as a temporary ret. The Padres brought France back this offseason for his goal glove defense at first after losing Luis Rééz. He's the top option there over guys like Gavin Sheetz, with little experience from new additions like Miguel Andujar and Nick Castellanos. France, drafted by San Diego back in 2015, feels unfinished business with the club, and aims to contribute both ways as they push.

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