Roman Anthony Rebounds With Pinch-Hit Home Run In Red Sox Loss
Roman Anthony went yard off the bench for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Roman Anthony Rebounds With Pinch-Hit Home Run In Red Sox Loss originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Roman Anthony at least offered the Boston Red Sox a silver lining at the end of Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
Alex Cora omitted Anthony from the starting lineup following Tuesday's four-strikeout game. In the ninth inning, the manager had the outfielder pinch-hit for second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Anthony responded by taking Astros closer Bryan Abreu deep for a solo home run, his first of the 2026 season.
He went the opposite way to clear Daikin Park's high left-center fence. Here's a look at Anthony's home run : Roman Anthony hit his FIRST home run of the season š pic. twitter.
com/JqYCoW0jhZ ā NESN (@NESN) April 1, 2026 Anthony began his first full season with immense expectations , and he started by reaching base four times on Opening Day. The 21-year-old then fell into a slump, going 1-for-17 with 10 strikeouts in four straight Red Sox losses. Perhaps it's a reality check for those anticipating an MVP campaign in 2026, but it's also far too early to draw any meaningful conclusions.