The Boston Red Sox earned three All-Star selections in 2024.
Jarren Duran showed exactly what he earned one of them on Tuesday night.
Duran entered as a defensive replacement for New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in the fifth inning of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. He got his first at-bat in the bottom of the frame and immediately took advantage.
Duran blasted a two-run home run to right field off of Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene to break the tie and put the American League in front.
His Red Sox manager quickly took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his excitement for the big moment for his Boston outfielder.
“Wow!” Alex Cora posted on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox followed as Duran turned in one of the team’s more memorable All-Star moments in recent memory.
Duran entered the All-Star break hitting .284 with an .822 OPS with the MLB lead in doubles (27) and triples (10).
The Red Sox outfielder took full advantage of the week, sporting an eye-popping suit on the red carpet and appreciating the journey that led him to his first selection.
Duran now hopes to keep the Red Sox on schedule after the team rode one of the sport’s better hot streaks of the season into the break.
