Anthony's Pinch-Hit Homer Sparks Red Sox Hope

0:00On April 3rd, the Boston Red Sox sit at one win and five losses early this season, and young outfielder Roman Anthony hasn't lit it up like fans. Hoped, he's five for 22 at the plate, with three walks over six games, a slow start for the guy pegged as a cornerstone. That said, Anthony sparked some hope with a pinch hit home run off the bench on Wednesday, a big swing that could signal better days ahead for the team. Manager Alex Cora isn't sweating the slump, praising Anthony's cool head over his current numbers. Cora points to how the rookie stayed even killed last year, avoiding the highs and lows that trip up newbies. Anthony slashed 292 with a 396 on base and 463 slugging in 71 games as a rookie building sky high. Expectations, his makeup screams long-term star. With 162 games ahead, this rough patch won't define him or the socks watch for Anthony to heat up and push them toward the playoffs. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is Boston Red Sox News Today.