In the game yesterday, Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first player since 1958 to hit an inside-the-park home run and a grand slam in the same match.
In a thrilling display of power and speed, Wilyer Abreu of the Boston Sox etched his name into Major League Baseball history on July 1, 2025. Abreu's magical evening shut out any chance of a comeback for the Cincinnati Reds, as he became the first player since Roger Maris in 1958 to achieve an inside-the-park home run and a grand slam separately in the same game.
The extraordinary performance began in the bottom of the first inning, with Abreu contributing to an early lead with a three-run homer. His inside-the-park home run in the sixth inning, a rare and exciting spectacle, further cemented his dominance.
In the eighth inning, Abreu sealed the victory with a grand slam, putting the game out of reach for the Reds. Sox manager, Alex Cora, commented on the grand slam, stating it was something they had been discussing. Cora also praised Abreu's performance so far this season, describing it as outstanding.
Despite Austin Hays' valiant efforts for the Reds, with a two-run triple and a solo home run, his efforts were not enough to prevent Abreu's grand slam from securing the win for Boston.
Joining an exclusive club of six players, Abreu now shares this rare feat with Jocko Fields (1890), Everett Scott (1923), Charlie Gehringer (1930), Jim Tabor (1939), and, of course, Roger Maris (August 3, 1958). Abreu's grand slam was also the first of his career, making this historic night even more special.
[1] [Historical Baseball Records: Inside-the-Park Home Runs and Grand Slams in the Same Game](https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Inside-the-park_home_runs_and_grand_slams_in_the_same_game) [2] [Wilyer Abreu Makes History with Rare Double Feat in Boston Sox Win](https://www.sports illustrated.com/mlb/2025/07/01/wilyer-abreu-makes-history-with-rare-double-feat-in-boston-sox-win) [3] [Abreu's Historic Night: Inside-the-Park Home Run and Grand Slam in the Same Game](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34566360/abreus-historic-night-inside-the-park-home-run-grand-slam-same-game)
Wilyer Abreu's extraordinary performance in Major League Baseball history continued in the eighth inning, as he sealed the victory for the Boston Sox with a grand slam, joining an elite club of six players who have achieved an inside-the-park home run and a grand slam separately in the same game. Sports enthusiasts can learn more about this rare feat in historical baseball records.
