Legends of the Boston Red Sox are undoubtedly forged in their battles against their most hated rival, the New York Yankees. And it seems there couldn’t have been a better stage for young prospect Roman Anthony, who played his first game at Yankee Stadium.
The youngster delivered a hit he’ll remember for the rest of his life, making a bold statement: “I’m ready for the show.”
Age is just a number
In tough situations, it’s typically expected that veterans will step up to win games, but for Alex Cora, it was a young player who sealed a 6-3 victory in the first game of the series against the Yankees.
Roman Anthony, at just 21 years old, hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to clinch the win for the Red Sox. This was his first home run at Yankee Stadium, and it came in his very first game at the iconic ballpark.
It was only natural that this would generate massive excitement among fans, who watched the moment repeatedly online as Anthony sent the ball soaring, creating one of the most iconic images in baseball history.
The Boston Red Sox are battling the Yankees for the top Wild Card spot, and this series could prove to be a defining factor for their postseason hopes. A bad stretch of games could leave either team out of the playoffs. Thus, this series, like those to follow, will feel like playoff-level intensity. There’s no better time to experience Major League Baseball.
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