Red Sox's Roman Anthony Calls Team's 2-7 Start 'Unacceptable'
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony called his team's 2-7 start to the season "unacceptable" after they blew a four-run lead in an 8-6 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Frustrated fans at Fenway Park chanted "sell the team" during the ninth inning.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony didn't hold back after his team's latest collapse. The Red Sox blew a four-run lead and lost 8-6 to the San Diego Padres on Sunday, dropping their record to 2-7.
"This is unacceptable," Anthony told reporters after the game. "It's unacceptable to the fans. It's unacceptable to the standard that we set for ourselves."
The frustration was clear at Fenway Park, where fans chanted "sell the team" during the ninth inning of the loss. Anthony said the fans have every right to be upset with the team's performance.
"It's just a tough stretch, and we need to find a way to just bring more energy and just be better," Anthony added. "We need to find a way to just bring more energy and just be better."
The 2-7 start puts the Red Sox near the bottom of their division early in the 2026 season. For a franchise with high expectations, the slow start has clearly tested both player and fan patience.
The Red Sox's terrible start shows how quickly fan loyalty can turn when teams underperform. For Boston sports fans who spend hundreds on tickets and merchandise, seeing their team collapse early in the season hits both their wallet and their emotions.
The Red Sox will need to turn things around quickly to avoid deeper fan unrest and potential front office changes.
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