Red Sox's Jarren Duran Finally Heating Up At Plate
The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball, and one of their struggling hitters is heating up
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been struggling at the plate this season. Despite being an All-Star in previous years, Duran is hitting only .206 with a .620 OPS in 106 games. His poor performance has led him to believe he might be released before the trade deadline. However, after the deadline passed, he remained with the Red Sox. Duran expressed gratitude for still having the opportunity to contribute to the team.
In his last five games, Duran has started to show improvement. He has hit eight times with a .444/.474/.833 slash line, including two home runs. He has also stolen two bases and avoided strikeouts in these outings. Three of his last five performances have resulted in multiple hits. This resurgence has Duran leading all of baseball in doubles and triples in 2024, as well as leading the American League in triples last year.
Duran's performance in previous years has been remarkable, setting records for extra-base hits in consecutive seasons. However, this year's results have been far from consistent. If he can maintain his current form through the end of the season, the Red Sox offense could become a significant threat to opposing teams during the postseason.
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