Suarez Hits 3-Run Homer as Reds Beat Red Sox

Cincinnati wins season-opening series with 3-2 victory

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:35am

Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run home run in the 6th inning to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, clinching the season-opening series for the Reds.

Why it matters

The Reds are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season, and this early series win against a tough Red Sox team is an encouraging start. Suarez's big hit also marks his return to the Reds lineup after an offseason trade.

The details

Suarez's go-ahead homer came on an 0-2 pitch from Red Sox reliever Greg Weissert in the 6th inning, erasing a 2-0 Boston lead. The Reds bullpen then held on to secure the victory and take the series 2 games to 1.

  • The game was played on March 30, 2026.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

A veteran infielder who was traded back to the Reds this offseason after spending a year with another team.

Greg Weissert

A relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.

Cincinnati Reds

A Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Boston Red Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“That was a big hit for us to come back and win the series. Eugenio's been working hard and it's great to see him deliver in a clutch moment like that.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on this series win as they continue their early season schedule, while the Red Sox will try to bounce back in their next series.

The takeaway

Suarez's timely home run provided a much-needed spark for the Reds, who are hoping to get their season off to a strong start after a down year in 2025. This early series win against a tough Red Sox team could be an important confidence boost for Cincinnati.