Overview

• Jarren Duran executed the first straight steal of home by a Red Sox player since 2009 during a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
• The steal capitalized on new MLB rules that encourage aggressive baserunning, with Duran showcasing elite instincts and timing.
• Duran confronted a Guardians fan who taunted him about his disclosed suicide attempt, leading to the fan's ejection from the stadium.
• Despite the incident, Duran extended his hitting streak to 12 games, going 4-for-6 with an RBI in Boston’s 13-3 series-clinching victory.
• Red Sox manager Alex Cora praised Duran as an ideal player under MLB's new rules, citing his baserunning prowess and offensive contributions.