Hardy went 1-for-2 with two walks and a three-run homer in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Hardy's second-inning blast over the Green Monster was his ninth of the season, and his first since Aug. 29. The 34-year-old veteran struggled to a .211 average in August, but appears to have figured things out in September. Through 11 games this month, Hardy is 11-for-36 (.306) with six extra-base hits, seven RBI and five runs.