O’Neill rewarded manager Alex Cora for the Opening Day nod, contributing to a momentum-filled.
Tyler O’Neill made his Boston Red Sox debut on Thursday night, showcasing his skills in almost every aspect of the game.
O’Neill started and played right field in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners, holding his own defensively. For the Boston outfielder, making a janitor throw in the first inning didn’t hurt in terms of effort either.
O’Neill swiped a bag on the base paths and attempted to score from third on a fielder’s choice by Ceddanne Rafaela by running on contact. As O’Neill slid across the plate, Seattle’s Josh Rojas’ throw bounced off his helmet, scoring the first of his two runs for the game.
The 28-year-old’s single home run in the eighth inning cemented his position in baseball history, and that was when he made the largest impression. The only player to hit a home run on five different Opening Days was O’Neill.
“My goal is to ensure that I see the ball,” O’Neill stated to NESN’s Jahmai Webster following the victory. ensuring my comfort in the confines of the box. Up there, you must have patience. They were circling me in a somewhat pitch-perfect manner. Everything is well there. It’s included in the game. All I wanted to do was push anything beyond my comfort zone. The remainder resolved itself.
O’Neill gave manager Alex Cora credit for the Opening Day selection, which helped the team win with a lot of momentum.
As seen on NESN’s postgame report, Cora stated following the game, “The reason he was playing was to split the lefties.” “He plays the game pretty well. He has been having a great spring season at-bat. strolling with him and robbing bases. We are aware of his ability to hit home runs.
