Prior to first pitch the Red Sox confirmed that shortstop Trevor Story will undergo season-ending surgery. Speaking to reporters following the game, Story was overcome with emotion trying to put into words how difficult this latest setback has been.

“I don’t really understand it,” Story said. “I know it’s a time for me to lean into my faith and I know I’m where I’m supposed to be, but the plan, God’s plan, sometimes we don’t like it or in the moment it doesn’t seem right at all, but I’ll continue to have that faith and that’s what’s going to get me through.”

Story knew right away that his injury was bad. He said he heard the shoulder pop out and “some other things too,” and that the pain he felt was unlike anything he’d experienced before. While he tried to be optimistic in the moment, he’s now faced with yet another long recovery and the prospect of a third straight season derailed by injury.

As he tried to put his feelings into words, Story began to break down and could barely get his thoughts out.

“The frustration of battling this injury thing over the last few years. It’s something I’ve hung my hat on in my career, being able to play and post, but that hasn’t been the case the last couple of years,” Story said. “I just love this game, man. I put my heart and soul into it. I just feel bad.”

Difficult as this latest setback has been, Story also acknowledged that there are others who have it worse, most notably teammate Liam Hendriks, who has beaten cancer and undergone Tommy John surgery in the past two years. Once the initial shock wears off Story says he knows he’ll find it within himself to make it back.

“I’ll find the strength to do it again. I did it last year, I’ve done it recently. Missing time is never easy but I don’t want people to feel sorry for me,” Story said. “It’s part of the game. You don’t have to look far in this clubhouse to get some perspective. You look at Liam and you look at this situation. I’m dealing with something a lot less than what he’s been through, and I get to spend more time with my kids.”

Story will fly to Los Angeles later this week and undergo surgery on Friday.