Anthony's Homer Not Enough, Red Sox Lose to Astros

0:00It's April 1st, Boston Red Sox News today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. The Boston Red Sox dropped a six to four decision to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, but young outfielder Roman Anthony gave fans a bright spot in. The ninth inning, pinch hitting for the first time at the sitting out due to a rough night with four strikeouts, the 21-year-old crushed a solo homer off closer. Brian Abreu, his first of the 2026 season, pulling an opposite field over the left-center wall at Dijk and Park. That blast came right when the Sox needed a spark, but it wasn't enough to rally. Anthony had started hot, reaching base four times on opening day, yet he hit a skid, going just one for 17 with 10 strikeouts over four. Straight losses, expectations are sky high for Anthony in his first full big league year, with some even talking MVP early on. But this slump serves as a quick reminder, it's still April way, too soon to panic or crown anyone.

1:00The homer didn't shift the game's outcome, though. Abreu locked down his first save, sealing a three-game sweep for Houston and extending Boston's skid to five. Now the Red Sox looked to bounce back Friday in their home opener against the San Diego Padres at 2-10pm Eastern time, hoping Anthony keeps that. Momentum rolling into Fenway.