Boston Red Sox Tyler O'Neill Makes History on Opening Day
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill made history by hitting a home run on the first pitch he saw on opening day, breaking a record for consecutive opening-day home runs. O'Neill's performance helped Boston secure a 6-4 victory against the Seattle Mariners.
Key Points
- O'Neill hit a home run on the first pitch he saw from Cody Bolton in the eighth inning
- It's the fifth consecutive opening-day home run for O'Neill, breaking a record held by Todd Hundley, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra
- O'Neill set the record against the team that drafted him
- O'Neill's first season with Boston after being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals
Pros
- O'Neill made history by hitting a home run on the first pitch he saw on opening day
- His performance helped Boston secure a victory against the Seattle Mariners