Baseball is back at Fenway Park.The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for the home opener against the Padres on Friday. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m.ROUGH START TO 2026Boston is limping into their home opener with a 1-5 record.The Red Sox are on a five-game losing streak and haven’t won since the first game of the season in Cincinnati.Through six games, they are tied for second-worst in the major leagues in runs scored (17) and errors (6). They also have the fourth-worst team ERA (4.91). Simply put, they have struggled in every phase of the game.MATCHUP VS. PADRESThe Sox will play the Padres on Friday.Sonny Gray will take the ball for Boston.Former Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to be in San Diego’s lineup. It’ll be his first time playing at Fenway Park as a visitor after leaving the Red Sox in free agency following the 2022 season.HONORING THE 1986 TEAMMaybe some home cooking and reflecting will do them some good.A chance to reflect on the past will come during the opening ceremonies, when the 1986 Red Sox will be recognized.This is the 40th anniversary of their American League pennant.More than 20 players from the team are expected at Fenway on Friday.NEW MENU ITEMSFenway Park has a different flavor for 2026.Aramark said the new menu items bring inventive twists to New England classics.One of the new foods is “Lobstah Poutine,” featuring French fries topped with lobster, clam chowder and crispy bacon.Another addition is the surf & turf dog: a Kobe beef hot dog topped with lobster, bacon, chives and butter on a toasted brioche bun.Mini empanadas and a spicy Cabot grilled cheese sandwich will also be available.
BOSTON —
Baseball is back at Fenway Park.
The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for the home opener against the Padres on Friday. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m.
ROUGH START TO 2026
Boston is limping into their home opener with a 1-5 record.
The Red Sox are on a five-game losing streak and haven’t won since the first game of the season in Cincinnati.
Through six games, they are tied for second-worst in the major leagues in runs scored (17) and errors (6). They also have the fourth-worst team ERA (4.91). Simply put, they have struggled in every phase of the game.
MATCHUP VS. PADRES
The Sox will play the Padres on Friday.
Sonny Gray will take the ball for Boston.
Former Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to be in San Diego’s lineup.
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It’ll be his first time playing at Fenway Park as a visitor after leaving the Red Sox in free agency following the 2022 season.
HONORING THE 1986 TEAM
Maybe some home cooking and reflecting will do them some good.
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Players on the Boston Red Sox celebrate their American League championship victory, including Don Baylor (3rd from left), Bruce Hurst (top), Dave Stapleton (right), and playoff MVP Marty Barrett (left, in front of Baylor). October 15, 1986.
A chance to reflect on the past will come during the opening ceremonies, when the 1986 Red Sox will be recognized.
This is the 40th anniversary of their American League pennant.
More than 20 players from the team are expected at Fenway on Friday.
NEW MENU ITEMS
Fenway Park has a different flavor for 2026.
Aramark said the new menu items bring inventive twists to New England classics.
One of the new foods is “Lobstah Poutine,” featuring French fries topped with lobster, clam chowder and crispy bacon.
Another addition is the surf & turf dog: a Kobe beef hot dog topped with lobster, bacon, chives and butter on a toasted brioche bun.
Mini empanadas and a spicy Cabot grilled cheese sandwich will also be available.