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**Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony Endures Tough MLB Welcome, Strikes Out Four Times in Consecutive Games**
PHILADELPHIA – Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony experienced a harsh introduction to Major League Baseball this week, etching his name in the record books for an unwanted feat. The 21-year-old became the first Red Sox player in history to strike out four times in consecutive games, occurring in Monday and Tuesday’s matchups against the Philadelphia Phillies and their star pitchers, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez. This dubious distinction has only been accomplished 23 times in MLB history.
Anthony, who had previously enjoyed a 14-game on-base streak, was benched for Wednesday’s series finale. Red Sox Manager Alex Cora downplayed the benching, citing a pre-planned day of rest for Anthony who had been playing with minor discomfort.
“Obviously, knowing the type of player I am and the type of hitter I am, I never want to strike out once, let alone four times,” Anthony said, “As a young guy, it’s all part of that learning curve.”
Despite the frustrating performances against Wheeler and Sánchez, both considered among the league’s elite, Anthony remains optimistic. “The more I get to see guys like that, the better I’m going to get.”
In other news, Alex Bregman, recently returning from a quad injury, is being carefully managed on the basepaths. Cora emphasized the need for Bregman to be “smart” and avoid reinjury, limiting his speed despite hitting 98% of his max speed.
In other Red Sox news, reliever Zack Kelly is set to begin a rehab assignment, while Liam Hendriks will continue working on exercises prescribed by the training staff. J.C. Romero, a former Red Sox reliever, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citizens Bank Park. Also, D’Angelo Ortiz, son of Red Sox legend David Ortiz, has been promoted to Single A Salem.
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