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Roman Anthony Records First MLB Hit with Two-Run Double

His family’s front-row support at Fenway Park elevated the occasion into a viral moment for his sister Lia on social media.

Jun 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer (39) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox hits a double in the first inning to record his first major league hit against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on June 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lia Anthony Roman Anthony Sister

Overview

  • In his second major league appearance on June 10, Anthony delivered a two-run opposite-field double in the first inning for his first big-league hit.
  • The rookie’s milestone swing provided all the offense in Boston’s 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Anthony’s family, who missed his June 9 debut due to a last-minute call-up, were seated near the dugout as his mother Lori shed tears.
  • Manager Alex Cora and Anthony both highlighted how meaningful it was to share the milestone with his closest supporters.
  • Sister Lia Anthony’s on-camera presence sparked a surge in online attention, rapidly boosting her social media following.