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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 17: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout after striking out during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images)

On Thursday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox played their first game of the 2026 season when they faced off against the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.

The Red Sox won by a score of 3-0.

Boston Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Made History

GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 09: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Roman Anthony finished the win with three hits and one walk.

He also made history with his performance.

Real App wrote: “Roman Anthony is the youngest Red Sox player with 3+ hits in an Opening Day game since 1965.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 09: Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox takes to the field in his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on June 09, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

Anthony was picked in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft.

He is coming off his first season in the Major Leagues where he batted .292 with eight home runs, 32 RBI’s, 48 runs and four stolen bases in 71 games.

Gabrielle Starr of The Boston Herald wrote during the game: “We’ve just seen Roman Anthony become the youngest player in Red Sox history to get a hit in the first plate appearance of the year, a replay review on a Jarren Duran single, and a Duran stolen base.

The game started 5 minutes ago.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 06: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Fenway Park on August 06, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Looking Ahead For Boston

GettyMONTERREY, MEXICO – MARCH 24: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox enters the field prior to the MLB Monterrey Series between the Boston Red Sox and Sultanes de Monterrey at estadio Mobil Super on March 24, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

The Red Sox will have two more games against the Reds before heading to Houston for a series with the Astros on March 30.

They will then return home on April 3 when they host the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park.

FOX Sports: MLB wrote (on August 6): “The Red Sox are signing Roman Anthony to a deal through 2034, per multiple reports. Anthony’s deal with the Red Sox could reach up to $230 million”

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 18: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Looking Ahead For Reds

GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – MARCH 26: Terry Francona the manager of the Cincinnati Reds is introduced before the game against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park on March 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Following the Red Sox, the Reds will remain in Ohio to host the Pittsburgh Pirates.

They will then head on the road to visit the Texas Rangers with the series beginning on April 3.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar