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It's MLB Opening Day for the Boston Red Sox. Here's What to Know as the 2026 Season Starts.

The Red Sox begin 2026 aiming to build on an 89-73 record with ace Garrett Crochet starting the opener in a three-game series against Cincinnati.

  • The Boston Red Sox opened their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, 2026, against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Left-hander Garrett Crochet faced Reds starter Andrew Abbott in the first-ever Opening Day meeting between these clubs.
  • Manager Terry Francona, who took over in 2025, led the Reds to an 83-79 record and a National League Wild Card appearance last season. The team seeks to build on that postseason experience while contending for a division crown.
  • Abbott's start marks the first time in 28 years the Reds have sent a left-handed pitcher to the mound on Opening Day. Crochet enters following a 2025 campaign where he went 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA.
  • The matchup marks the Reds' 150th Opening Day game at home, where they hold a 71-77-1 record. Fans can watch on Fox 19 in Cincinnati or via the New England Sports Network for Boston viewers.
  • This contest begins a three-game series at Great American Ball Park continuing through Sunday. The Boston Red Sox will subsequently play their home opener at Fenway Park on Friday, April 3, 2026, against the San Diego Padres.
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It's MLB Opening Day for the Boston Red Sox. Here's what to know as the 2026 season starts.

The Boston Red Sox will face the Reds in Cincinnati today to start the 2026 MLB season.

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The Boston Red Sox play their season opener Thursday afternoon on the road.

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Boston Red Sox kick off 2026 season against Cincinnati Reds

The Reds are hosting the Red Sox for the season opener.

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