Wilyer Abreu makes history with a grand slam and inside-the-park HR as the Red Sox crush the Reds 13-6 on July 1, 2025. Recap the historic night at Fenway.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some nights at Fenway Park are just different. Tuesday was one of them. In a game that fans will be talking about for years, Wilyer Abreu etched his name into the MLB record books, powering the Red Sox to a massive 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Abreu didn't just have a good game; he had a legendary one, becoming only the sixth player in baseball history to hit both a grand slam and an inside-the-park home run in the same contest.
Wilyer Abreu became just the sixth player in MLB history, and the second Red Sox since 1939, to hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park home run in the same game.
The main event was undoubtedly Wilyer Abreu. He cleared the bases with a majestic grand slam that blew the game open. But the real magic happened later when he laced a ball into the outfield and turned on the jets. Churning around the bases, he slid into home for a chaotic, thrilling inside-the-park solo homer, the first at Fenway since Jacoby Ellsbury did it back in 2011. The crowd was electric, witnessing a piece of baseball history from a player who is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
While Abreu stole the headlines, the entire lineup came to play. The Sox ambushed Reds starter Chase Burns, hanging a seven-spot on him in the very first inning. Trevor Story set the tone early with a booming three-run homer that signaled Boston's intentions. Jarren Duran added a home run of his own, contributing to an offensive onslaught that saw the Sox put up 13 runs. It was a complete team effort at the plate, a much-needed explosion that showed just how dangerous this lineup can be when it's clicking.
On the mound, Garrett Crochet battled through six innings to earn the win. While he gave up five runs (four earned), he also racked up nine strikeouts and did enough to keep the Reds at bay while the offense went to work. The pitching staff was also the subject of a pre-game shakeup. The team placed Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, a move that stings given his reliability. To fill the gaps, the Sox recalled hard-throwing righty Luis Guerrero from Worcester and selected infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to the roster, while optioning Nick Sogard and designating Blake Sabol for assignment. It’s a reminder that even on a night of triumph, the grind of the season and the need for depth never stops.
What a night. A historic performance, an offensive beatdown, and a reminder of the magic Fenway Park can hold. This is the kind of win that can ignite a team. With the roster getting a slight shakeup, the Sox will look to carry this incredible momentum forward and prove that this offensive explosion is the new standard, not just a one-night wonder. On to the next one.
