SEATTLE -- With prized rookie Roman Anthony struggling at the plate since arriving in the majors, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora figured some playful banter was in order Monday.
"We were joking before the game," Cora said. "I made up that he texted me last night like, 'Bruh, c'mon, hit me third.'"
In reality, it was Cora's decision to bat Anthony third -- and one that worked out quite well. The 21-year-old right fielder turned on a slider from Seattle Mariners starter Logan Gilbert -- who was making his first appearance since coming off the injured list -- for his first big league home run in a 2-0 victory Monday night.