The San Diego Padres dominated the Boston Red Sox with a nine-run fifth inning, led by Jackson Merrill and Kyle Higashioka's homers. Nick Pivetta struggled on the mound for the Red Sox as the Padres offense exploded. Xander Bogaerts, returning to Fenway with the Padres, received a warm ovation.

Boston made roster moves to bolster the team, reinstating Connor Wong and bringing up Bailey Horn from Triple-A. The Red Sox look forward to facing the Padres in upcoming games, with Tanner Houck taking the mound against Michael King.