After two months of spring training and a six-game road trip to open the 2026 MLB season, the Red Sox returned to Boston on Friday for the first game of the season at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox had a rough go in their first two series and only won one game, but got back on track in the friendly confines of their home ballpark and defeated the Padres, 5-2. The series against the Padres continues on Saturday (4:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:35 p.m.).

Here is a selection of images from Globe photographers at Friday’s opener.

Fans cheer as the Red Sox played the Padres.Erin Clark/Globe StaffCarlos Narvaez (left) and Marcelo Mayer celebrate Mayer’s home run in the sixth inning.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffFormer Red Sox outfielder Tony Armas (far left) walks out with his teammates from the 1986 team as they’re honored during the Opening Day ceremony.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffJameson Rivenburgh, 10, waves for a ball from the outfield wall.Erin Clark/Globe StaffAroldis Chapman pitched the ninth inning and earned a save.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffShortstop Trevor Story throws to first base for an out in the fifth inning.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffMembers of the 1986 Boston Red Sox walk onto the field for the Opening Day ceremony.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffHall of Famer Wade Boggs kisses the Geen Monster before being introduced with the other members of the AL champion 1986 Red Sox.Stan Grossfeld/ Globe StaffMarcelo Mayer home run eludes San Diego’s Tatis Jr.Stan Grossfeld/ Globe StaffFans walk up a ramp toward their seats.Erin Clark/Globe StaffFormer Red Sox pitcher Bruce Hurst throws out the first pitch.Stan Grossfeld/ Globe StaffFormer Red Sox pitcher Tony Armas walks on the field for the Opening Day ceremony.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffDede Forgione unloads balloons from a truck.Finn Gomez for the Boston GlobeChildren watch as balloon art is made along the concourse.Erin Clark/Globe StaffFans hold a giant American flag during the Opening Day ceremony.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffJulian Peña, 6, admires his face paint in a mirror before the Opening Day game.Erin Clark/Globe StaffRed Sox manager Alex Cora signs autographs for young fans before the game.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffTwins Tyler and Taylor Gonick, 11, of New Jersey play catch with their father before Opening Day at Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston GlobeJustin Pothier waits for the first pitch inside the Green Monster.Stan Grossfeld/ Globe StaffThe Fenway Park field crew prepare the field before the home opener.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffPitcher Garrett Crochet walks onto the field before the opener at Fenway Park.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffFans stand for the national anthem.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffThe Red Sox won the game.Erin Clark/Globe StaffMark Notaro, 3, eats a hot dog along Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe StaffSly Egidio of East Boston hollers “programs for sale” outside of Fenway Park. Sly’s first opening day was 1992 as an employee of the magazine, and he now owns the company. Sly said, “Anytime they get a ring, that’s the best opening day.”Finn Gomez for the Boston GlobeA large sausage shaped character promoting the movie “Balls Up” takes photos with fans outside of Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe“Big League Brian,” a stilt walker, entertains fans along Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe StaffTravis Gonick, 44, and his sons, TJ, 14; Tyler, 11; and Taylor, 11, all of New Jersey, pose for a portrait. “We’re here every year, since they were kids,” Travis said. Finn Gomez for the Boston GlobeFenway Station on the way to Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe

Stan Grossfeld can be reached at stanley.grossfeld@globe.com. Finn Gomez can be reached at finn.gomez@globe.com.