Roman Anthony, MLB’s Top Prospect, Makes Dazzling First Impression on Rockies in Boston’s Series-Opening Win over Colorado
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 8 – Roman Anthony's 418-foot homer helped the Red Sox win 9-3, part of a game featuring multiple player firsts and extending Boston's winning streak to four, team record at 47-45.
- Roman Anthony, a 21-year-old left-handed top prospect, hit his second major league home run at Fenway Park on Monday, helping the Red Sox beat the Rockies 9-3.
- The Rockies, struggling with a 21-69 record and defensive challenges, faced Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts, who delivered 5 2/3 innings and allowed just one run, earning his initial victory in the major leagues.
- Anthony hit a two-run, 418-foot homer off Rockies starter Austin Gomber, who yielded five runs in 4 2/3 innings amid defensive errors including one by third baseman Ryan McMahon.
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora praised Anthony's daily playtime and lineup spot, stating Anthony will bat second or third against all pitchers and received guidance on playing balls off the Green Monster.
- The victory marked the Red Sox's fourth consecutive win, boosted by Anthony's strong form and contributions from teammates Rafaela and Gonzalez, indicating a positive trend for Boston's lineup.
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Roman Anthony to make Fenway left field debut Wednesday; what does that mean for Jarren Duran?
BOSTON — Before Tuesday’s game against the Rockies, Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was on the Fenway Park field, getting a crash course in playing balls off the Green Monster from outfield coach Kyle Hudson. That lesson might pay off immediately.
Roman Anthony’s Sister Lia Turns Joyful As Brother Achieves Fenway Park Milestone
The Green Monster has witnessed countless magical moments. But Monday night at Fenway Park was something special for Roman Anthony and the Red Sox faithful. As Baseball America’s No. 1 prospect stepped into the batter’s box during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies, the 21-year-old left-hander was about to deliver a moment that would electrify the Boston dugout and send the home crowd into a frenzy. Want to guess what happened next? R…
Roman Anthony's hot bat leads Red Sox in rout of Rockies
Roman Anthony hit his first career home run at Fenway Park en route to his sixth multi-hit game in his last nine, as the Boston Red Sox rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in the opener of a three-game series…

Roman Anthony, MLB’s top prospect, makes dazzling first impression on Rockies in Boston’s series-opening win over Colorado
The Red Sox rode Roman Anthony's homer to a 9-3 win, dropping the Rockies to 21-70 as they remain on pace to surpass the '24 White Sox as the worst team in modern baseball history.
Roman Anthony’s 1st Fenway HR breaks ice in 9-3 Red Sox win
Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle raced back, back, back, but the Fenway Faithful already knew what he was about to be forced to accept. Roman Anthony’s first Fenway home run was long gone. 418 feet, at 106.4 mph, to be precise. The Red Sox rookie’s second big-league blast, but first at the ballpark he finally gets to call home, landed among the jubilant fans nestled in the left-field corner of the bleachers. Anthony’s homer headline…
Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony Reacts To First Fenway Homer
Welcome to the party, pal. Boston Red Sox rookie slugger Roman Anthony hit his first career home run at Fenway Park during Monday’s 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The two-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning drove in second baseman Romy Gonzalez to give the Red Sox a 5-1 lead at the time. Anthony drilled the ball to center field. It left his bat at 106.4 mph and traveled an estimated 418 feet. After the game, Anthony basked in the mome…
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