Anthony hits 1st MLB home run and Giolito strikes out 10 as Red Sox blank Mariners 2-0
SEATTLE — Top prospect Roman Anthony hit his first major league home run and Lucas Giolito struck out 10 in six innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Monday night.
Anthony gave Boston an early advantage during his seventh major league game, turning on a slider from Mariners starter Logan Gilbert — who was making his first appearance since coming off the injured list — for a solo shot in the first. It was Anthony's second career hit after being promoted to the big leagues June 9.
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