Report: Wilyer Abreu sends strong message to Red Sox After………
On August 4, rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu achieved his first two-homer game for the Boston Red Sox. Known for his clutch performances, Abreu delivered for both his team and his family in his most significant game of the year.
The night before the Red Sox’s game against the Texas Rangers, Abreu learned of his grandmother’s passing. Despite being visibly emotional, he played one of the best games of his career in her honor.
In his first at-bat, Abreu struck out against former Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, a formidable lefty. Abreu has struggled against left-handed pitchers, slashing just .195/.267/.293, but manager Alex Cora kept faith in him. Abreu rewarded that trust in his next at-bat.
Abreu hit a solo homer to tie the game at two, sparking a comeback for Boston. Overcome with emotion in the dugout, his teammates soon learned of his loss. David Hamilton comforted him and later hit a home run himself, but not before Abreu’s second blast.
Wilyer Abreu honors his grandmother with first two-homer performance with Red Sox
Facing Eovaldi again, Abreu delivered a three-run homer, giving the Red Sox a comfortable lead. Rounding the bases with tears in his eyes, he pointed to the sky in tribute to his grandmother.
"I dedicate this game to her."
Wilyer Abreu on dedicating today's game to his late grandmother| #RedSox pic.twitter.com/W5W3vOdvlz
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Jarren Duran and David Hamilton also channeled their emotions to propel the Sox to a comeback. Before Abreu’s second homer, Duran hit one of his own in the fifth inning, reminiscent of his All-Star MVP-winning blast a few weeks earlier.
Hamilton capped off Boston’s scoring with a home run in the eighth inning. After consoling Abreu, the Texas native homered with his family and friends watching from the stands. This homer concluded an emotional day and secured a much-needed series win for the Red Sox.
Boston also posted a comeback win to open the series in Arlington, TX, with Abreu’s bat playing a key role. He recorded five hits, including a homer, and three RBIs, contributing to one of the Sox’s biggest performances at the plate that day.
The Red Sox’s offense has been their savior lately, as their pitchers have shown signs of fatigue from months of work. Like the reassurance Abreu received from his teammates, the offense has supported the pitching staff. The Red Sox’s belief in each other has been evident all season, but never more so than on that emotional Sunday in Texas.