Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was heard on a heated microphone yelling anti-gay slurs at onlookers during his team’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Duran made the remarks while coming up to bat in the sixth inning when a fan yelled at him that he needed a tennis racket. Duran yelled “shut up” and then began yelling expletives.
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Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran, wearing number 16, reacts with his 2024 Boston Marathon medal before a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 10, 2024 in Boston. (Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
He apologized in a statement after the match.
“During tonight’s game, I used some really bad language in response to a fan,” Duran said. “I am very sorry about how much I offended and disappointed so many people, and I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization and most importantly the entire LGBTQ community.”
“Our young fans should be able to look up to me as a role model and tonight I simply failed to live up to that responsibility.”
Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran places his bat next to Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz after reaching base on a walk in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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The Red Sox also released a statement regarding Duran’s comments.
“The Red Sox discussed the incident with Jalen immediately following today’s game, and we echo Jalen’s apology to our fans, particularly the LGBTQ community,” the team added. “We strive to be a welcoming organization for all fans at Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of being inclusive.”
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (number 13) reacts as Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran (number 16) is presented with the Heart and Hustle Award before a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 11, 2024 in Boston. (Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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