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The Boston Red Sox defeated the San Diego Padres 5–2 at Fenway Park on April 3, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Boston's offense generated nine hits and two home runs while driving in five runs, though the team's .670 OPS reflected early-season struggles at the plate with a .219 batting average and eight strikeouts. San Diego managed just four hits with no home runs and a dismal .546 OPS, striking out six times in a largely ineffective performance. Red Sox pitching allowed only four hits and two earned runs despite a 4.48 ERA, while the Padres' staff surrendered nine hits and five earned runs in the loss. Boston's clean defense with no errors proved decisive in controlling a sluggish contest that underscored both teams' offensive inconsistency early in the season. The Red Sox's ability to win despite modest run production suggests their pitching depth could be a stabilizing factor as the rotation settles in.