Red Sox Face Urgency as Roman Anthony's Injury Saps Power
Anthony injured back means no action for Boston in the Red Sox. The soreness could last longer than initially thought.
The Boston Red Sox are facing a critical situation on Saturday, as their prized offensive asset, outfielder Roman Anthony, is out with a sore back. The first pitch against Baltimore comes up at 12:05 p. m.
ET. On the bench for their offense will be Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran. This is the fourth straight game where Anthony has been sidelined due to discomfort.
The Red Sox are currently tied for last in the league with just 15 home runs this season. They're also behind Baltimore in total runs scored at 95. But what's concerning fans is not only the lack of offense, but how it's affecting their overall team performance.
Fans have been left to wonder if this injury will prevent Boston from turning things around on a critical stretch of the season.