Roman Anthony's ninth-inning homer lifts Red Sox past Yankees

Boston’s Roman Anthony delivered a signature moment at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, tying a bow on one of the most promising rookie seasons in recent Red Sox history. The 21-year-old leadoff hitter went 2-for-5 with two runs, three RBIs and a walk, capped by a ninth-inning two-run homer that helped Boston snap a three-game skid and pull within a game of the Yankees for the American League’s first wild-card spot. The victory also reinforced Anthony’s status as a rising force in Boston’s lineup as the team navigates a tight playoff race.

Anthony’s performance in the Bronx came after a night of offensive struggles for Boston, which went 3-for-19 with runners in scoring position but found enough timely hits to manufacture a 6-3 win. The Red Sox benefited from New York’s defensive miscues, including a costly error by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt that extended the inning before Anthony launched his decisive homer off Yerry De Los Santos. Boston also received productive innings from its pitching staff, with Lucas Giolito allowing three runs and five hits across four and two-thirds innings, and five relievers closing out the final 4 13 innings by permitting only one hit.