Overview
- The Red Sox secured a 13-9 victory in their home opener on April 4, 2025, led by a five-run first inning featuring back-to-back home runs by Trevor Story and Wilyer Abreu.
- Seven Boston players recorded multiple hits, contributing to the team’s 16-hit performance, with rookie Kristian Campbell scoring three runs and stealing his first career base.
- Boston's Walker Buehler earned the win, while Cardinals starter Erick Fedde struggled, allowing six runs in three innings.
- St. Louis catcher Ivan Herrera hit his fourth home run in two games and came to the plate as the tying run in the ninth inning before grounding into a game-ending double play.
- The Cardinals, despite the loss, extended their streak of double-digit hits and at least four runs to seven consecutive games to start the season.