Roman Anthony's first MLB hit sparks a 3-1 Red Sox win over the Rays on June 11, 2025. See how the rookie and Trevor Story led Boston to victory at Fenway.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a moment every baseball fan dreams of, and tonight at Fenway Park, it became a reality. Top prospect Roman Anthony, in just his second major league game, ripped a two-run double in the first inning for his first MLB hit, electrifying the crowd and setting the tone for a much-needed 3-1 Red Sox win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
With two more hits tonight, Trevor Story has now recorded four consecutive multihit games, a blistering streak that includes tonight's solo shot over the Green Monster.
After a hitless debut, all eyes were on Roman Anthony, MLB's No. 2 overall prospect. He didn't make his family, or the Fenway Faithful, wait long. In the bottom of the first, Anthony laced a clutch two-run double, providing all the offense Boston would ultimately need. But he wasn't done. The rookie also flashed the leather with a spectacular sliding catch in right field, proving his five-tool potential is very real. It was a complete performance that offered a thrilling glimpse into the future of this franchise.
While the rookie stole the headlines, the veterans provided the crucial support. Trevor Story continued his torrid pace, collecting two more hits to extend his multihit streak to four games. His solo home run in the sixth provided a key insurance run. On the mound, Lucas Giolito delivered the bounce-back start the team desperately needed. After a few rough outings, Giolito was masterful, going six strong innings and allowing only a single unearned run on three hits. It was a gutsy performance that earned him his first win in five starts and stabilized a shaky rotation.
With the lead intact, Greg Weissert came on in the ninth and shut the door, pitching a scoreless frame to notch his first save of the season. The win was a perfect microcosm of the Red Sox's organizational strategy: a top prospect making an immediate impact, supported by key veterans, and a bullpen arm stepping up. It's a formula built on a farm system that remains one of MLB's best, with players like Marcelo Mayer and the fast-rising Kristian Campbell waiting in the wings. Tonight's victory, fueled by Anthony, feels like more than just one game; it feels like a sign of sustained success to come.
The win brings the Sox to 33-36, and they'll look to carry this momentum into the series finale tomorrow. With Walker Buehler (4-4) set to face Tampa Bay's Zack Littell (6-5), Boston has a prime opportunity to win the series and continue climbing back in the standings. Tonight was a reminder of how exciting the future is, but also how capable this team is of winning right now.
