Facing Elimination, The Boston Red Sox Will Be Without A Star Player

Roman Anthony was not in the Boston Red Sox lineup for Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, a day after leaving the opener because of hand pain. Batting leadoff as a designated hitter in his playoff debut Tuesday, Anthony struck out in both of his at-bats against Cam Schlittler before getting lifted for a pinch hitter with his team trailing by two runs in the sixth inning of a 9-0 loss. Boston manager Chad Tracy said Anthony felt discomfort in his right hand after a couple of checked swings. The...