The Boston Red Sox begin their 2026 MLB season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park on Thursday.

Boston Red Sox Alex Cora gives an early preview of Red Sox 2026 lineup "It just happened that for the first time in years what you see early is what you’re probably going to see on Opening Day.” Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are expected to bat first and second in Boston's order. (Photo by: Barry Chin/Globe Staff)

The Boston Red Sox seemingly have a surplus of starting pitching right now. The rotation currently looks like Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo on paper. Beyond these five, the Red Sox have Connelly Early, Payton ...

There was ample action in Great American Ball Park on Saturday, and the end result was a 6-5 victory by the Cincinnati Reds over the Boston Red Sox. Dane Myers swatted a single over the shortstop – a replacement shortstop,