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Peer reviewed science answer:
Foam Rolling for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness and Recovery of Dynamic Performance Measures
A single study with sample size of 8 can hardly be called a science answer.
According to A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery the results across are sometimes contradictory, with no agreed upon mechanical reason for why it should work and heavily tied to the psychological aspect of it.
It can be effective placebo treatment if you believe in it, but won't actually treat the DOMS.