Red Sox leadoff hitter Roman Anthony leaves playoff opener vs Yankees after aggravating hand injury
Roman Anthony was removed from Boston's loss to the New York Yankees in their Wild Card Series opener with a right hand injury Tuesday night. Batting leadoff as the Red Sox designated hitter in his playoff debut, Anthony struck out in both of his at-bats against Cam Schlittler before getting lifted for a pinch hitter with his team trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning. Boston manager Chad Tracy said…
New York Yankees forced out Boston's leadoff hitter Roman Anthony during their Wild Card Series debut on Tuesday night due to a worsening hand injury. The 22-year-old, who made his playoff debut as the Red Sox's designated hitter, struck out in both at-bats against Cam Schlitter before being replaced with the team trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning.
Boston manager Chad Tracy noted that Anthony experienced discomfort after a few checked swings. The hand issue had previously sidelined Anthony for 101 games between May 5 and August 29. "He's obviously coming off that," Tracy explained, adding that the situation had become more serious and uncomfortable during the game. The Yankees secured a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series with a 9-0 win.
It remains uncertain if Anthony will be able to participate in Wednesday night's crucial game where the Red Sox aim to prolong their season. "It's hard to say right now," Tracy admitted, emphasizing the discomfort Anthony faced. Last season, Anthony was one of baseball's top prospects, batting .245 with five home runs, 15 RBIs, and a .735 OPS in 55 regular-season games.
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