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Jarren Duran’s Inside-the-Park Homer Lifts Red Sox Past Pirates to Avoid Sweep

The rare feat was Boston’s second at Fenway this season, highlighting a club still in the playoff chase.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 31: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an inside the park three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 31, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Aug 31, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) hits a two run inside the park home run during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Boston, MA – Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran celebrates his 3 run inside the park homer during the 5th inning of the game at Fenway Park. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Duran’s three-run inside-the-park home run in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie and powered a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
  • The liner rolled into the Fenway triangle, caromed off the bullpen wall past Alexander Canario and Oneil Cruz, and Duran scored standing up.
  • It was the first inside-the-park home run of Duran’s career, and he reached base all four times with a double and two walks.
  • Lucas Giolito earned the win with one run over six innings; Justin Slaten and Garrett Whitlock bridged the late frames, and Aroldis Chapman logged his 27th save.
  • Boston recorded its second inside-the-park homer at Fenway this year (the other by Wilyer Abreu), the club’s first season with multiple since 1998, and enters September no worse than 1.5 games back of the top AL Wild Card and 3.5 from the AL East lead.