Wilyer Abreu hits first home run in month for Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Wilyer Abreu snapped a 20-game home run drought by hitting a home run in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles on June 3. Abreu's last home run had been on May 8, but he also contributed an RBI single in the first inning. The Red Sox scored eight runs in the first five innings, performing well overall against the Orioles. This marked a significant return to power for Abreu, who had previously been a key contributor early in the season.
- •Abreu's home run was his first since May 8.
- •He also recorded an RBI single in the game.
- •Boston scored eight runs in five innings against Baltimore.
- •This game took place during the Red Sox's home series.
- •Abreu previously hit three home runs in the season's first six games.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Slugger Finally Snaps 20-Game Home Run Drought
"Wilyer Abreu went yard for the first time in nearly a month.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:53 PMNew York Yankees @ San Diego Padres: Gerrit Cole vs. Michael King
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:53 PMBaltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox (1-1)
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:38 PMAaron Judge’s return date still TBD as Yankees work through rehab decision
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:34 PMCincinnati Reds get 1st home series win over Brewers since 2022
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:10 PMSan Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds (5-4)
MLB•Sep 6, 2026, 7:04 PMMLB weighs position-player pitching rule, Corbin Burnes returns and more MLB news
