Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony made his Major League debut this week during a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. His family went viral

Roman Anthony's sister has spoken out after going viral during his debut and gaining thousands of followers overnight.

After his older sister, Lia, caught the eye of many on social media during Tuesday’s game, news outlets from The New York Post and OutKick to TMZ and Men’s Journal ran stories highlighting her viral fame, which they posited overshadowed that of her younger brother.

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony made his long-awaited MLB debut this week during a series against AL East rival Tampa Bay. Previously

During an interview Thursday on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” Lia Anthony gushed over her “unreal experience” at Fenway and said it’s been “crazy” to see her Instagram followers jump from 3,000 to more than 14,000. “Wow, I mean it’s been surreal,” said Lia, a recent graduate of Florida State University.

Here are some instant reactions as Roman Anthony's early offense and a strong pitching performance from a trio of righties lead to a Red Sox win at Fenway.

MLB Pipeline No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony waited until his cheering section arrived before delivering his first Major League hit. After going 0-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in his much-hyped debut on Monday night,