Overview
- Anthony started at designated hitter for the second straight game Saturday, with Jarren Duran taking left field at Fenway Park.
- His ninth-inning throw was ruled an error and let San Diego take a 3-2 lead in a loss that dropped Boston’s record to 2-7.
- Manager Alex Cora said Anthony’s footwork in left field has been off and that his throws must improve.
- Cora still backed the progress on the late throw, saying it showed more conviction even though it tailed off line.
- The Red Sox will keep Anthony in the everyday lineup and mix him with Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Masataka Yoshida, with Duran favored in left because he reads Fenway’s wall well.