Red Sox Leadoff Hitter Roman Anthony Leaves Playoff Opener vs Yankees After Aggravating Hand Injury
Anthony left Game 1 after a check-swing issue, and manager Chad Tracy said his right hand flared again before Game 2.
- Boston Red Sox designated hitter Roman Anthony left Tuesday's American League Wild Card Series opener against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning with an apparent right hand injury.
- After multiple check swings, Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy confirmed Anthony felt discomfort in his right hand, noting the injury "flared" and re-aggravated an issue that sidelined him for 101 games this season.
- Anthony had his hand wrapped before the game and struck out twice against Yankees starter Cam Schlittler before being replaced by pinch-hitter Andruw Monasterio in the sixth inning.
- The 9-0 loss put Boston on the brink of elimination, and Tracy admitted, "I don't know yet" whether Anthony will be available for Wednesday's Game 2.
- Facing a best-of-three elimination scenario, the Red Sox must decide if a compromised Anthony provides more value than a bench replacement for Game 2 against New York.
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Red Sox leadoff hitter Roman Anthony leaves playoff opener vs Yankees after aggravating hand injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Roman Anthony was removed from Boston's loss to the New York Yankees in their Wild Card Series opener with a right hand injury Tuesday night.
Roman Anthony replaced by pinch hitter after experiencing discomfort in his right hand in Game 1 against Yankees - The Boston Globe
Anthony, who missed 101 games with a torn ligament in his right hand this season, struck out in his first two plate appearances against Cam Schlittler.
Roman Anthony leaves Game 1 against Yankees in possible injury scare: ‘Not a good sign’
Roman Anthony was unexpectedly lifted for pinch hitter Andruw Monasterio in the top of the sixth inning after striking out in his first two plate appearances in Boston's Game 1 matchup of the Wild Card Series against the Yankees.
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