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Wilyer Abreu Belts Inside-the-Park Homer and Grand Slam in Fenway Showcase

Abreu’s 423-foot inside-the-park homer followed by a grand slam drove Boston to a 13-6 win over Cincinnati

Jun 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) rounds the bases after hitting an inside the park home run during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a double against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Abreu’s inside-the-park homer was the first at Fenway since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011 and first for a Red Sox player since 2018
  • The ball’s ricochet under the bullpen railing, a slip by Reds center fielder TJ Friedl and delayed pickups by Rece Hinds and Elly De La Cruz enabled Abreu to circle the bases
  • He became the first player since Roger Maris in 1958 to record an inside-the-park homer and a grand slam in the same game
  • The inside-the-park shot marked Abreu’s 15th home run of the season and underscored his emergence as a major power threat
  • Boston’s 13-6 victory over Cincinnati energized the lineup as the Red Sox head into July