Red Sox beat Padres in 2026 home opener at Fenway Park

Sights and sounds of baseball have returned to Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox back on their home field for the first time this season and they scored a 5-2 victory over the Padres. 22 News reporter Claire Overton was on Jersey Street before the game with just how far some fans travel to attend. Fans of all ages are in Boston on Jersey Street heading into Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox 2026 home opener. Go Red Sox! Jersey Street is filled with red and white. Red Sox fans packing the park for the Sox 2026 home opener against the San Diego Padres. Welcome back guys! Have seen the Red Sox all over. Went over to the London series when they played the Yankees over there. Have been here for the World Series several times but this is her first time in Boston and first time at Fenway. Chase Saxton making the trip from Utah to Boston with his daughter Charlotte. Being able to make one of her first baseball memories together. But they weren't the only fans from the west coast. Today's our five year wedding anniversary and I was like I want to be reckless so I saw that opening day was today. Bought tickets, surprised him Saturday night so now we're here. Michael a Red Sox fan his whole life. Despite never living in New England. I became obsessed with breaking the curse back in 04. I was seven years old learning how to keep the books in my garage and just been obsessed ever since. Whether from across the country or the Bay State, opening day with family is a memorable day for anyone. This is my first opening day and no better way to have a better father-son day than to come to Fenway Park today. It's waking up in the morning knowing it's going to be one of the best days of your life is awesome. Only a few days like that in your lifetime. Whether the Red Sox pull away with a win or they add another one to the lost column, memories are still made for all of the fans in attendance. Working for you from Fenway Park, Claire Overton, 22 News.