Yankees fans might want to buckle up, because it looks like Red Sox Ace Roman Anthony isn’t just here to play — he’s here to thrive, and on their turf too.
A Bronx Debut Worth Remembering
Thursday night in the Bronx wasn’t just a regular night for baseball. No, this was one of those moments — the kind where a rookie walks into one of the most hostile, storied stadiums in the league, with the eyes of two of baseball’s most passionate fanbases locked in, and owns the spotlight.
Roman Anthony — 20 years old, calm as a veteran, and apparently unfazed by 50,000 voices trying to rattle him — launched a mammoth two-run homer that cut through the jeers like a knife. And, he didn’t just jog around the bases. He flipped that bat like he’s been doing this for years. Except, here’s the kicker — he says he didn’t even mean to.
“It just happened. I don’t even know. I don’t usually do that,” Anthony told reporters after the game.
Right. Totally accidental. Sure, Roman. We’ve seen that one before — but we’ll let it slide because, frankly, it was perfect.
Bring On The Boo’s Says Red Sox Star
Talk about the real gem here: the guy loves the boos. Like, actually lives for the crowd hate. Most rookies wilt in that atmosphere. Anthony drinks it in like Gatorade.
“For me, I love playing in that atmosphere. I love getting booed. I love everything about it.”
Tell me that doesn’t sound like the birth of a new villain in the Yankees-Red Sox saga. Not the kind who taunts or trash-talks, but the one who calmly dismantles your pitching while grinning through a chorus of Bronx rage.
A New Face for Boston’s Future?
Sure, it’s one game. And sure, the season is long. Maybe he’ll slump. Maybe the Yankees will strike back. But you can’t ignore the vibe: this wasn’t just a homer. It was a statement. A calling card.
And if this is just the start? The rivalry just got a whole lot spicier.
