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Youngest Red Sox Star Hits Leadoff Homer in Victory

8/27/2025

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Roman Anthony, 21, became the youngest Boston Red Sox player to hit a leadoff home run against the Baltimore Orioles.
His home run helped secure a 4-3 victory, marking his sixth in the majors.
Anthony has a .283 batting average and ranks among the top leadoff hitters this season, alongside MVP candidates Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Story summary

Roman Anthony, 21, became the youngest Boston Red Sox player to hit a leadoff home run against the Baltimore Orioles.
His home run helped secure a 4-3 victory, marking his sixth in the majors.
Anthony has a .283 batting average and ranks among the top leadoff hitters this season, alongside MVP candidates Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr.