The Boston Red Sox franchise slugger offered a four-word response as Marcelo Mayer takes over his old position.

The Boston Red Sox entered the 2025 season with heightened expectations, but to this point, they have failed to meet them. While they have won their past two series against the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays,

Jun 9, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (48) bats against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Fenway Park.

Tampa Bay could win their sixth game over the past nine as they’ve been on a hot streak to start June (6-3 overall). The Rays have also won eight-straight games with Littell pitching after losing the first five with him.

The Boston Red Sox did all of their damage via home runs, going yard four times against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell on Wednesday night.

The Rays (-110 moneyline odds to win) and the Red Sox (-109) will square off in an expected tight matchup. The starting pitchers are Shane Baz (5-3) for the Tampa Bay Rays, and Brayan Bello (2-1) for the Boston Red Sox.

Jake Mangum had four hits, and Junior Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of Boston mistakes to win 10-8 and spoil the debut of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony.