The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals on Friday in the first game of the 2025 season at Fenway Park.
Here’s a recap of the game. Scroll down to see photos from the Globe photographers at Fenway Park on Friday.
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story watches his three-run homer in the first inning.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
The American flag was displayed on the Green Monster during the national anthem.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Aroldis Chapman receives congratulations from Rafael Devers and the team after the win.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
The crowd reacts during Opening Day at Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Aircraft fly over Fenway Park at the end of the national anthem.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet runs on the field as he is introduced before the home opener.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Outfielder Wilyer Abreu reacts after hitting a first-inning homer.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Shortstop Trevor Story grabs a line drive in the sixth inning by St. Louis’s Jordan Walker. Walker was safe after Story dropped the ball.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
MacKenzie Waitt, 10, gets her face painted during Opening Day festivities. “I’m here to celebrate my grandfather,” said Waitt, whose grandfather was Bob Montgomery, a player during the Red Sox’s 1975 World Series run.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Ten year-old twins Tyler and Taylor Gonick, from Nutley, N.J., wait at the front of the line to enter Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
People stream onto Jersey Street for Opening Day at Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Big League Brian Dwyer offers a high-five to children while walking on stilts on Jersey Street outside Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Carl Yastrzemski throws out the first pitch with the 1975 Red Sox team behind him on Opening Day.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
Gio Zuzolo, 7, looks out over the field before the start of the first home game of the season.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story wears a Wally Red Sox mascot head after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Designated hitter Rafael Devers runs to first base to beat the throw in the sixth inning for a single.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Attendance Friday was 36,462.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Second baseman Kristian Campbell slides safely into home plate on a hit by catcher Carlos Narváez in the fourth inning.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Fans react to a call involving fan interference.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
David Ortiz greets fans, including Tim Guinee, from the Air National Guard at Fenway Park.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski hugs manager Alex Cora.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
A tribute to the late Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant was held before the game.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (center) fields pregame groundersStan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
Red Sox players warm up before the game.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Fans in the right field stands lean over to grab a line drive hit by the St. Louis Cardinals during batting practice.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Corey Buchan, of Hooksett, N.H. looks out over Fenway Park from the right field stands.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Carter Yerrington, of Norwich, Conn., prepares for Opening Day outside Fenway Park.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
Vendors wait to serve sausages on Lansdowne Street outside Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Children run through bubbles on Jersey Street outside Fenway Park.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Fans arrive on Lansdowne Street prior to Opening Day.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
