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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 17: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout after striking out during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox hosted the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park for the final game of their series.
The Red Sox lost by a score of 8-6.
After winning the first game of the series, the Red Sox dropped the final two.
Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Makes Honest Statement
GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Roman Anthony finished Sunday’s loss with one walk, one run and one strikeout in four at-bats.
After the game, he made a very honest statement when he met with the media (h/t Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH).
Anthony: “It’s just a tough stretch… We need to find a way to bring more energy and just be better. This is unacceptable. It’s unacceptable to the fans. It’s unacceptable to the standard that we set for ourselves.”
GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox prepares for an at bat during the first inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Anthony had come into the day batting .267 with one home run, two RBI’s and two runs.
He is in his second season after playing 71 games as a rookie.
Jon Heyman of New York Posts Sports wrote (on August 7, 2025): “Roman Anthony Boston Red Sox $130M/8, option Signing Bonus – $5M $2M – 2026 $4M – 2027 $8M – 2028 $15M – 2029 $19M – 2030 $23M – 2031 $25M – 2032 $29M- 2033 Club option 2034 for $30M Suite on Road in 2031 if Rookie of Year in 2025 Suite on Road in 2032-2034.”
GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after striking out during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Red Sox Right Now
The Red Sox are currently 2-7 in their first nine games of the 2026 season, which has them at the bottom of the American League East.
They will get a chance to turn things around when they remain at home to host the Milwaukee Brewers with the series starting on Monday.
Tyler Milliken wrote after Sunday’s game: “2-7 after your first 3 series of the season. Nothing short of depressing.
Blew a 4-0 lead once the offense finally woke up. Biggest lead of the season. Finally scored 6 runs for the first time this year and you still couldn’t find a way to win.
Just can’t live like that when you’re about pitching and run prevention. Ranger Suarez is supposed to be an anchor. He’s failed 2 times through. Especially with a lead like that.”
GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox argues with umpire Will Little #93 (not pictured) against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Red Sox are coming off a year where they went 89-73.
They lost in the American League Wild Card.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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