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Red Sox Debut Wally the Green Monster Mask With Back-to-Back Home Runs

Boston's bats are red-hot to kick things off at Fenway Park.
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Wilyer Abreu rocks the Red Sox's new Wally mask.
Wilyer Abreu rocks the Red Sox's new Wally mask. | Screenshot via @NESN on X.

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The Boston Red Sox welcomed the St. Louis Cardinals to Fenway Park on Friday afternoon for their home opener, and they did so with some hot bats.

Shortly after newly acquired third baseman Alex Bregman knocked in left fielder Jarren Duran with an RBI double, shortstop Trevor Story came to the plate and launched a three-run homer over the Green Monster. Right fielder Wilyer Abreu followed suit with a solo shot of his own, giving the Red Sox a commanding 5–0 first-inning lead.

The dingers, Story's second of the 2025 season and Abreu's third, sparked Boston to debut a new "Wally the Green Monster" head for hitters to wear after going yard. Here's a look at the team's new toy:

And here's a look at both home runs:

The Red Sox, 3-4 on the season but riding a two-game winning streak, have signed pitcher Garrett Crochet and young star Kristian Campbell to contract extensions in recent days. Things are looking up for Boston, as it's clearly having more fun this year than it did during 2024's 81-81 campaign.

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Mike Kadlick
MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is an NFL writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.

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