Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Makes MLB History With Grand Slam, Inside-the-Park Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu made MLB history by becoming only the sixth player ever to hit both an inside-the-park home run and a grand slam in the same game, a feat not accomplished since Roger Maris in 1958. In a 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Abreu's inside-the-park homer came in the fifth inning, marking the first such home run for the Red Sox since 2018, followed by a grand slam in the eighth inning that sealed the win. Abreu described the inside-the-park home run as thrilling but exhausting, favoring the traditional home run for its relative ease. The Red Sox improved to a 42-44 record, remaining fourth in the American League East. Abreu's performance, including five RBIs and two home runs, was a key factor in the team's strong offensive showing. His historic achievement places him alongside legendary players like Roger Maris and Jim Tabor in MLB history.