Expect a tight rubber match. Ranger Suárez’s sinker/curve mix should keep the Padres’ right-handed sluggers on the ground early, while Walker Buehler’s elevated pitch count trend forces San Diego to the bullpen by the fifth. Boston’s hottest bats – Wilyer Abreu and Marcelo Mayer – capitalize when Buehler tires, with Mayer launching a two-run shot in the fifth. Ramón Laureano’s second-inning solo drive and a Machado RBI double in the fifth keep the game close, but San Diego strands runners against Boston’s improved middle relief (Connelly Early, Jovani Morán). Mason Miller limits late damage for the Padres, yet Roman Anthony’s seventh-inning opposite-field single off Wandy Peralta provides the decisive run. Aroldis Chapman records a clean ninth for his third save, sealing a 4-3 Red Sox victory and a series win at Fenway.

Probable Pitchers

W. Buehler Padres

None-None 4.53 ERA

None K

R. Suarez Red Sox

2-3 3.38 ERA

57 K

San Diego Padres — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Ramón Laureano	LF	.258	2	5	.303	.484
Fernando Tatis Jr.	RF	.212	0	3	.308	.303
Jackson Merrill	CF	.250	2	6	.294	.469
Manny Machado	3B	.222	1	3	.417	.407
Miguel Andujar	DH	.261	0	2	.320	.391
Xander Bogaerts	SS	.200	0	3	.243	.257
Ty France	1B	.125	0	0	.125	.125
Jake Cronenworth	2B	.125	0	0	.200	.125
Freddy Fermin	C	.118	0	1	.211	.176

Boston Red Sox — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Roman Anthony	DH	.235	1	2	.316	.382
Trevor Story	SS	.119	1	2	.119	.214
Jarren Duran	LF	.200	0	4	.314	.267
Willson Contreras	1B	.161	1	2	.333	.258
Wilyer Abreu	RF	.429	3	7	.444	.857
Ceddanne Rafaela	CF	.280	1	3	.308	.400
Caleb Durbin	3B	.071	0	1	.133	.071
Marcelo Mayer	2B	.208	1	3	.259	.458
Carlos Narváez	C	.333	0	0	.368	.333

Scoring Plays

▼ 3

Jarren Duran doubles (2) on a ground ball to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Carlos Narváez scores. Roman Anthony scores.

0-2

▼ 3

Wilyer Abreu triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Jarren Duran scores.

0-3

▼ 3

Masataka Yoshida doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Wilyer Abreu scores.

0-4

▲ 4

Jackson Merrill singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jarren Duran. Fernando Tatis Jr. scores.

1-4

▲ 4

Nick Castellanos singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Masataka Yoshida. Jackson Merrill scores. Manny Machado scores. Xander Bogaerts to 2nd.

3-4

▲ 5

Manny Machado homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Luis Campusano scores. Jackson Merrill scores.

6-4

▼ 7

Masataka Yoshida doubles (2) on a ground ball to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. Willson Contreras scores. Wilyer Abreu scores.

6-6

▲ 8

Jackson Merrill homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.

7-6

▲ 9

Fernando Tatis Jr. out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Wilyer Abreu. Gavin Sheets scores.

8-6

San Diego Padres — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Ramón LaureanoLF	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	.258	.787
Fernando Tatis Jr.RF	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	.212	.611
Jackson MerrillCF	5	3	3	2	0	0	1	.250	.763
Manny Machado3B	4	2	2	3	0	1	1	.222	.824
Miguel AndujarDH	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.261	.711
Xander BogaertsSS	3	0	3	0	1	0	0	.200	.500
Ty France1B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.125	.250
Jake Cronenworth2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.125	.325
Freddy FerminC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.118	.387
Totals	35	8	12	8	3	7	2

BATTING

2B: Tatis Jr. (3, Suarez); Bogaerts (2, Uberstine); Sheets (3, Kelly, Z).

HR: Machado, M (1, 5th inning off Weissert, 2 on, 2 out); Merrill (2, 8th inning off Uberstine, 0 on, 0 out).

TB: Bogaerts 4; Campusano; Castellanos, N; Machado, M 5; Merrill 6; Sheets 2; Tatis Jr. 2.

RBI: Castellanos, N 2 (2); Machado, M 3 (3); Merrill 2 (6); Tatis Jr. (3).

2-out RBI: Castellanos, N 2; Machado, M 3.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cronenworth 3.

SF: Tatis Jr.

GIDP: Cronenworth; Merrill.

Team RISP: 3-for-8.

Team LOB: 4.

a-Doubled for Campusano in the 9th.

Boston Red Sox — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Roman AnthonyDH	4	1	0	0	1	1	.235	.698
Trevor StorySS	5	0	1	0	0	2	.119	.333
Jarren DuranLF	5	1	1	2	0	3	.200	.581
Willson Contreras1B	4	1	0	0	1	2	.161	.591
Wilyer AbreuRF	4	2	3	1	0	0	.429	1.301
Ceddanne RafaelaCF	0	0	0	0	0	0	.280	.708
Caleb Durbin3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	.071	.204
Marcelo Mayer2B	4	0	0	0	0	2	.208	.717
Carlos NarváezC	3	1	1	0	1	0	.333	.701
Totals	36	6	9	6	4	10

BATTING

2B: Duran, Ja (2, Buehler); Yoshida 2 (2, Hart, Peralta, W); Abreu, W (4, Peralta, W).

3B: Abreu, W (1, Buehler).

TB: Abreu, W 6; Duran, Ja 2; Narváez; Story; Yoshida 5.

RBI: Abreu, W (7); Duran, Ja 2 (4); Yoshida 3 (3).

2-out RBI: Abreu, W; Yoshida 3.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Mayer; Durbin 2; Anthony.

Team RISP: 5-for-11.

Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING

SB: Yoshida (1, 2nd base off Buehler/Campusano).

FIELDING

E: Story (3, throw); Narváez (1, pickoff).

Outfield assists: Abreu, W (Bogaerts at 2nd base).

DP: 2 (Suarez-Story-Contreras, Wn; Contreras, Wn-Story).

1-Ran for Yoshida in the 7th.

San Diego Padres — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Walker Buehler	2.2	3	4	4	3	4	61-33	9.45
Kyle Hart	2.1	1	0	0	1	0	28-18	5.40
Bradgley Rodriguez(H, 1)	1.2	3	1	1	0	2	25-19	1.69
Wandy Peralta(BS, 1)	0.1	2	1	1	0	0	10-5	4.50
Jeremiah Estrada(W, 1-1)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	13-8	7.71
Mason Miller(S, 4)	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	12-9	0.00

Boston Red Sox — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Ranger Suarez	4.0	6	4	4	2	2	0	75-48	8.64
Greg Weissert	1.0	2	2	2	0	3	1	18-12	9.64
Tyler Uberstine(L, 0-1)	2.2	3	1	1	1	2	1	45-34	3.38
Danny Coulombe	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-2	3.38
Zack Kelly	1.0	1	1	1	0	0	0	17-9	4.50

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Laz Diaz; First Base: Brian O'Nora; Second Base: Chris Segal; Third Base: Erich Bacchus

Venue: Fenway Park, Boston

Weather: 47°F, Overcast

Wind: 2 mph, Out To RF

San Diego Padres — News

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San Diego Padres

Philadelphia Phillies

Padres Designate Nick Castellanos For Assignment

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Nick Castellanos

San Diego Padres

Padres Select Jase Bowen

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San Diego Padres

Nationals drop to .500 after loss to Padres; Griffin faces King today

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San Diego Padres

Philadelphia Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers

Padres exploring trade options for relievers including Senzatela

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Antonio Senzatela

San Diego Padres

Boston Red Sox — News

Red Sox Select Tommy Kahnle From Triple-A

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox continue home struggles with another loss

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Kyle Harrison

San Francisco Giants

Milwaukee Brewers

Boston Red Sox

Garrett Crochet Diagnosed With Low-Grade Lat Strain

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Garrett Crochet

Boston Red Sox

Garrett Crochet halts throwing progression due to lat soreness

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Garrett Crochet

Boston Red Sox

Tommy Kahnle faces June 1 opt-out; Red Sox roster decision looming

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Boston Red Sox