By Josh Maurer & Will Flemming

PawSox shortstop Jose Iglesias is batting a near season-high .282 and recently hit his first home run of the season (the second of his career).

Jose has 11 hits over his last five games and has notched at least two hits in 10 of his last 16 games (.422). The other day I had a chance to catch up with the 22-year-old and talk about his productivity at the plate.

The PawSox and Tides play Game 2 of the series today at 1:15 from Harbor Park — weather permitting. Right-hander Brandon Duckworth (5–0, 3.95) is opposed by righty Brad Bergesen. Pre-game coverage starts at 1:00.

Talk with you then.

-AG

@aaronmgoldsmith

agoldsmith@pawsox.com