It’s been a rough start to the 2025 season for the Boston Red Sox, but Tuesday night delivered a much-needed bright spot — and a glimpse of what could be the future.
Rookie outfielder Roman Anthony bounced back in a big way in just his second MLB game, delivering the go-ahead hit that helped Boston secure a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
After going 0-for-4 with an error in his major league debut on Monday, Anthony wasted no time adjusting. In the bottom of the fourth, he jumped on a pitch and laced a line drive down the left field line, clearing the bases and reaching second for his first big-league hit — a two-RBI double that would stand as the difference-maker.
It wasn’t just a confidence booster — it was a spark. And it gave Red Sox fans something they haven’t had much of in 2025: momentum.
The moment became even more special with Anthony’s family in attendance at Fenway Park. Cameras panned to the stands to capture his proud father, Anthony Anthony, brother Anthony Anthony Jr., and other relatives cheering on the milestone. It was the kind of debut memory players and fans alike cherish.
But while Roman’s play led the headlines on the field, another Anthony unexpectedly took center stage off of it.
As the family celebrated from the seats, social media quickly zeroed in on Roman’s 22-year-old sister, Lia Anthony. Within minutes, she was trending online — not for anything she said or did, but simply because the internet does what the internet does. Red Sox fans filled X (formerly Twitter) with comments ranging from welcome messages to playful invitations, with some users noting that Lia “stole the show.”
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Roman Anthony gets his first hit in the show and his sister is trending on Twitter. What a life.”
Another added,
“Hey @RedSox, what do we say we keep Roman Anthony and his sister around?”
It’s the kind of viral moment that doesn’t change the score, but adds to the color of a game — especially in a city like Boston, where every win (and every wink from the crowd) carries a little more passion.
Back on the diamond, the Red Sox will hope Tuesday marks the beginning of something more consistent. And if Roman Anthony continues delivering clutch hits like that, the rookie might not just be a feel-good story — he could be a foundation piece for the next chapter in Boston baseball.
