Here are some instant reactions as Roman Anthony's early offense and a strong pitching performance from a trio of righties lead to a Red Sox win at Fenway.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony recorded his first career big-league hit on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays (GameTracker), just 24 hours after making his MLB debut. Anthony's hit came with runners on second and third and two outs in the bottom of the first.

Roman Anthony hit a two-run double for his first major league hit and added a sliding catch in right field to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1.

Roman Anthony came through with a two-run double for his first career hit, helping the Red Sox even the series with a win over the Rays.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony makes the catch on a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP Roman Anthony was making highlight-reel plays on offense and defense on Tuesday night.

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Tampa Bay took Game 1 of the series in extra innings, 10-8, yesterday behind two runs in the top of the 11th. The Rays spoiled the debut of the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony. The rookie went 0-for-4, but had a clutch at-bat bringing in a run during the bottom of the 9th inning off a ground out fielders choice.

The Red Sox have a rotation with a clear ace and no one who has performed remotely to the level of a No. 2 (or even No. 3) starter.

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