Roman Anthony Shows Maturity When Discussing Failed Challenge That Hurt Red Sox
Roman Anthony Shows Maturity When Discussing Failed Challenge That Hurt Red Sox originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox lost to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in extra innings, and their early use of challenges impacted the game.
The Red Sox were out of ABS challenges before the end of the third inning. Carlos Narváez challenges a ball call in the second inning that was upheld. The second challenge was lost by Roman Anthony when he challenged a 3-1 pitch that was called a strike.
He challenged the previous pitch as well and won, making the count 3-1. The unsuccessful challenge by Anthony was the last the Red Sox would have until extra innings. However, not having those challenges impacted how the game played out.
Anthony spoke on using the challenge early and took accountability, noting it was not smart. "Just not a good time to challenge; 3-1. I just got too aggressive with it.
Can’t happen,” Anthony said per MassLive's Christopher Smith . Perhaps on another day, losing challenges early would not be an issue. However, considering the type of day home plate umpire CB Bucknor was having behind the plate, it proved costly.