Red Sox vs. Padres Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Home Opener at Fenway Park originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.In Boston sports, there's no bigger spectacle than the first home game of the MLB season at Fenway Park.This year, the Red Sox will host the Padres in an exciting AL vs. NL matchup.All eyes will be on Sonny Gray as he makes his highly anticipated home debut and attempts to shut down a San Diego lineup featuring Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.After a grueling 1-5 road trip to start the season, the Red Sox are hoping that a few games in front of the Boston faithful will help them break out of an early slump.Follow along here for live updates as the Red Sox face the Padres at Fenway Park.Red Sox vs. Padres score123456789FPadres0000Red Sox000Follow along for the live box score and stats from the Home Opener at Fenway Park.Red Sox vs. Padres live updates, highlights from 2026 home opener(All times Eastern)2:54 p.m.:Tatis Jr. drives a ball far out in right field, but Wilyer Abreu is able to run it down before the warning track and ends the top of the third.Gray pitched around the leadoff single to keep the game scoreless. Due up in the bottom of the third is Marcelo Mayer, Calos Narvaez and Cedanne Rafaela.2:53 p.m.:Campusano grounds out and Sheets stays at second, and there are two outs with Tatis Jr. coming back up.2:50 p.m.:After he got on, Sheets steals second base and San Diego has a runner in scoring position with one out.2:47 p.m.:San Diego has a baserunner, with Gavin Sheets popping a ball to shallow left field and three fielders unable to get it. Trevor Story was the closest, but the ball hits the ground.End of the second inning: Padres 0, Red Sox 02:44 p.m.:It's been a rough start for Caleb Durbin in Red Sox colors, and it continues here.Still looking for his first hit, Durbin barely makes contact and hits a dribbler which is picked up by Luis Campusano the Padres catcher then turns a double play, ending the inning.While the second started with promise for Boston, we go to the third still scoreless.2:42 p.m.:To start the second inning, Willson Contreras faced a full count after nearly being hit by a pitch.He then gets called for a strikeout looking on the outside corner, but the new Red Sox player confidently challenges it. It's a successful ABS challenge, and Contreras walks.He flings his bat and Boston has the first baserunner of the game.2:38 p.m.:After both Manny Machado andRamn Laureano go down, Miguel Andujar grounds out to Story, and it's a second consecutive 1-2-3 inning for Gray.End of the first inning: Padres 0, Red Sox 02:31 p.m.:Now, the Red Sox go out in order in the bottom of the first, with Anthony, Story and Duran all getting out in 10 pitches.Through one, the game is hitless.2:26 p.m.:It's a 1-2-3 first for Gray, who gets out of the inning on eight pitches after a Jackson Merrill ground out to first.To the bottom of the first we go. Due up is Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Jarren Duran.2:24 p.m.:Tatis Jr. grounds out to short, and now up is Xander Bogaerts.The 2018 World Series championreturns to the batter's box at Fenway Park, where he spent a decade as the heart of the Red Sox infield. Now wearing Padres brown, the four-time All-Star receives a thunderous standing ovation from the Boston faithful who haven't forgotten his two rings and 1,264 hits in a Sox uniform.He gets a massive applause from the Fenway crowd, then pops out on the first pitch.2:22 p.m.:We are underway in Boston.First up for San Diego is Fernando Tatis Jr.2:14 p.m.: With the famous 1986 Red Sox team on the field, the famous words have been said: "Play ball!"It's time for Red Sox baseball at Fenway Park.2:04 p.m.:First pitch is moments away at Fenway Park.The Red Sox are looking to break a five-game losing streak spanning back to Opening Day.1:56 p.m.:Fenway Park opened its gates on April 20, 1912, making it the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball.Good morning from Fenway Park. pic.twitter.com/IU9UUzHDEU Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2026The stadium's first professional gamea Red Sox victory over the New York Highlanderswas famously overshadowed in the local news by the sinking of the Titanic just five days prior.Throughout its century of history, the park has been defined by its unique dimensions and the iconic "Green Monster," a 37-foot-high left-field wall that was originally built to keep non-paying fans from watching games.Now a member of the National Register of Historic Places, Fenway remains a cornerstone of Boston culture and one of the most recognizable sports venues in the world.1:50 p.m.:The San Diego Padres enter the 2026 season with a talented core led by superstars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, along with rising center fielder Jackson Merrill. Fenway Park pic.twitter.com/z6t2fYEwe3 San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 3, 2026After a 24 start to the year at home, the team travels to Fenway Park today to hand the ball to right-hander Michael King, who is coming off a sharp five-inning performance in his season debut.The weekend series also marks a significant homecoming for Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who returns to face his former club in front of the Boston crowd.1:48 p.m.:The pregame ceremony is underway from Fenway Park.LIVE: 2026 Fenway Opening Day Pregame Ceremony https://t.co/pwZVBct7PW Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 20261:25 p.m.:Today's scene.Happy Opening Day from NESN pic.twitter.com/AQRVFXnqGx NESN (@NESN) April 3, 20261:14 p.m.:Here is the complete Red Sox lineup for the Home Opener.How we're lining up for the home opener! pic.twitter.com/NHmGvf5uDs Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 20261:10 p.m.:First pitch is an hour away. Fenway Park pic.twitter.com/7FZJPRKbts Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2026Taking the bump for Boston is Sonny Gray, who in his first game with the Red Sox pitched 4.0 innings, giving up three runs and four hits in a 6-5 loss.1:05 p.m.:Welcome home, Red Sox fans.The Boston Red Sox return to Fenway Park today for their 2026 home opener against the San Diego Padres.Back in our house. pic.twitter.com/pXTN9XIcVj Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2026After a difficult 15 road trip to start the season, the team is looking to reset in front of the hometown crowd with veteran Sonny Gray scheduled to take the mound.First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET, marking the start of a three-game interleague weekend series in Boston.How to watch Red Sox vs. Padres today: TV channel, live streamTV channel:NESNLive stream:NESN 360,FuboRed Sox vs. Padres will air locally on NESN. The game can also be streamed onNESN 360andFubo.Fubooffers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Red Sox vs. Padres start timeDate:Friday, April 3Time:2:10p.m. ETRed Sox vs. Padres is scheduled to start at 2:10 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3. The game will be played at Fenway Park in Boston.Boston Red Sox schedule 2026Here is the upcoming schedule for the Red Sox:DateGameTime (ET)April 3vs. Padres2:10 p.m.April 4vs. Padres4:10 p.m.April 5vs. Padres1:35 p.m.April 6vs. Brewers6:45 p.m.April 7vs. Brewers6:45 p.m.San DiegoPadresschedule 2026Here is the upcoming schedule for the Padres:DateGameTime (ET)April 3at Red Sox2:10 p.m.April 4at Red Sox4:10 p.m.April 5at Red Sox1:35 p.m.April 6at Pirates6:40 p.m.April 7at Pirates6:40 p.m.More Red SoxLatest Red Sox news2026 Red Sox schedule2026 Red Sox rosterComplete history of Red Sox championships