Nick Sogard hit a three-run home run, Trevor Story had two hits and a stolen base, and Braiden Ward collected his 14th steal of Grapefruit League play.

Boston’s projected Opening Day starter battled through a rocky second inning before settling in, helping lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 spring training win over the Philadelphia Phillies at JetBlue Park.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Manager Alex Cora stopped just short of officially confirming what’s seemed apparent for the last month or so — Caleb Durbin will be the Red Sox third baseman this season. Durbin, acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in February just as camp was opening,

The Sox got a two-run double from Ahbram Liendo in the seventh inning and a two-run homer from Mickey Gasper in the eighth.

As the Boston Red Sox spring training continues, infielder Marcelo Mayer is facing real buzz about his Opening Day roster spot. Manager Alex Cora has stressed that nothing is guaranteed, and Mayer is responding with the perfect attitude for a player in his position.

The Boston Red Sox slugger will not be playing in Spring Training games.

The Boston Red Sox are currently preparing for the regular season during spring training. On Monday, the team announced multiple roster moves. Left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett was optioned to minor league camp.

While his time with the Red Sox has been riddled with injuries, Masataka Yoshida continues to prove he can produce. Following the WBC, Alex Cora will have to decide where he fits on the roster.