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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)<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox<\/a> hosted the San Diego Padres<\/a> at Fenway Park for the final game of their series.<\/p>\n The Red Sox lost by a score of 8-6.<\/p>\n After winning the first game of the series, the Red Sox dropped the final two.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Roman Anthony<\/a> finished Sunday\u2019s loss with one walk, one run and one strikeout in four at-bats.<\/p>\n After the game, he made a very honest statement when he met with the media (h\/t Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH<\/a>).<\/p>\n Anthony: \u201cIt\u2019s just a tough stretch\u2026 We need to find a way to bring more energy and just be better. This is unacceptable. It\u2019s unacceptable to the fans. It\u2019s unacceptable to the standard that we set for ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox prepares for an at bat during the first inning of the game against the Houston Astros<\/a> at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n Anthony had come into the day batting .267 with one home run, two RBI\u2019s and two runs.<\/p>\n He is in his second season after playing 71 games as a rookie.<\/p>\n Jon Heyman of New York Posts Sports wrote (on August 7, 2025):<\/a> \u201cRoman Anthony Boston Red Sox $130M\/8, option Signing Bonus \u2013 $5M $2M \u2013 2026 $4M \u2013 2027 $8M \u2013 2028 $15M \u2013 2029 $19M \u2013 2030 $23M \u2013 2031 $25M \u2013 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.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Red Sox Right Now<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n They will get a chance to turn things around when they remain at home to host the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> with the series starting on Monday.<\/p>\n Tyler Milliken wrote after Sunday\u2019s game:<\/a> \u201c2-7 after your first 3 series of the season. Nothing short of depressing.<\/p>\n 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\u2019t find a way to win.<\/p>\n Just can\u2019t live like that when you\u2019re about pitching and run prevention. Ranger Suarez<\/a> is supposed to be an anchor. He\u2019s failed 2 times through. Especially with a lead like that.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox argues with umpire Will Little #93 (not pictured) against the Chicago Cubs<\/a> during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n The Red Sox are coming off a year where they went 89-73.<\/p>\n They lost in the American League Wild Card.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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