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The San Diego Padres edged the Boston Red Sox 3–2 at Fenway Park on April 4, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that saw both offenses struggle at the plate. Boston managed 8 hits but could only convert 2 runs with a .660 OPS, while striking out 8 times; the Red Sox also committed 1 error that proved costly in a tight contest. San Diego's pitching was the decisive factor, allowing just 2 earned runs across the game with a 3.93 ERA and only 1 walk, compared to Boston's 4.28 ERA and 5 walks issued. The Padres' lineup was equally anemic with a .554 OPS and 9 strikeouts, but their 3 RBI and superior pitching control—striking out 8 while walking just 1—proved sufficient to secure the victory. Both teams struggled offensively with neither recording a home run, suggesting early-season rust or strong pitching depth. The Padres' road efficiency in run prevention could establish them as a pitching-dependent club early in the season.