Reds' Myers delivers walk-off hit to beat Red Sox

Cincinnati rallies in extra innings to top Boston in series opener

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:08am

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Dane Myers' RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. The Reds rallied late to force extra innings before Myers drove in the winning run.

Why it matters

The Reds and Red Sox are both trying to bounce back from disappointing 2025 seasons, making this an important early-season interleague matchup between two proud franchises looking to get back into playoff contention.

The details

With the game tied 5-5 in the 11th, the Reds placed TJ Friedl as the designated runner at third base. Myers then delivered the game-winning hit, lacing a single to left field to score Friedl and give Cincinnati the victory.

  • The game was played on March 29, 2026.
  • The winning hit came in the 11th inning.

The players

Dane Myers

A 27-year-old outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.

TJ Friedl

A 25-year-old outfielder and designated runner for the Cincinnati Reds.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us to start the season. Dane came up big in a clutch spot and we were able to grind out the victory.”

— David Bell, Manager, Cincinnati Reds

What’s next

The Reds and Red Sox will continue their three-game interleague series on March 30 at Fenway Park.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth extra-inning affair showcased the resilience of both teams as they look to rebound from disappointing 2025 campaigns and get off to a strong start in 2026.