The Boston Red Sox unleashed a relentless offensive barrage on Friday night, crushing the San Diego Padres 10-2 in a statement victory that showcased their lineup's depth and patience. The Red Sox pounced early, tagging Padres starter Nick Pivetta for five runs in six laborious innings, but it was the late-game explosion—a five-run eighth inning—that buried San Diego for good. Masataka Yoshida delivered the knockout blow with a three-run homer, his towering shot to right field capping a 2-for-4 night that included three RBIs. Roman Anthony (2-for-4, two RBIs) and Connor Wong (two hits, three RBIs) fueled the attack from the top and bottom of the order, while Walker Buehler silenced the Padres' bats with six scoreless frames, striking out four and scattering just four hits in his most dominant outing of the season.

The Padres, usually dangerous at home, never found their rhythm against Boston’s pitching. Fernando Tatis Jr. struck out three times in a rare 0-for-5 performance, and San Diego’s bullpen collapsed under pressure, with Sean Reynolds surrendering five runs in the eighth without recording an out. The loss drops the Padres further back in the playoff chase, while the Red Sox—sparked by their rookie sensation Anthony and a resurgent Yoshida—roll into the weekend with momentum and a lineup that’s suddenly clicking on all cylinders.