The uniforms, inspired by the Boston Marathon, are part of Major League Baseball’s new “Nike City Connect Series.”

Xander Bogaerts has four hits, Nick Pivetta throws five strong innings and the Red Sox put an opening weekend sweep behind them with an 11-2 win.

The Red Sox are hoping to regain the confidence of fans after an ugly 2020 season. They did little to help their cause after being swept by the Orioles to start the new season.

For the first time since 1948, Boston opens the season with three straight losses at Fenway Park.

Boston can’t take advantage of a solid start by Tanner Houck, and is hurt by another error by Rafael Devers.

Baltimore starter John Means allows one hit and no walks over seven innings in a game played before 4,452 fans because of COVID-19 capacity restrictions.

Eduardo Rodriguez, who was scheduled to pitch on Opening Day for Boston before some arm issues, is taking the next step on his road back to the lineup.

The Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles now are scheduled to play at 2:10 p.m. Friday.

Look for breakout years from young players such as Tanner Houck and Alex Verdugo, but don’t count on Boston to have a winning record this season.