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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was caught on a scorching mic yelling an anti-gay slur at a heckler in the course of the crew’s 10-2 loss towards the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Duran made the comment as he stepped to the plate within the sixth inning. A fan shouted at him that he wanted a tennis racket. The participant yelled again, “Shut up,” adopted by the slur.
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Jarren Duran, #16 of the Boston Red Sox, reacts with a 2024 Boston Marathon medal earlier than a recreation towards the Houston Astros on Aug. 10, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston. (Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
He apologized in a press release after the sport.
“During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan,” Duran stated. “I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
“Our younger followers are supposed to have the ability to look as much as me as a job mannequin, however tonight I fell far in need of that duty.”
Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran puts his bat down beside Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz after taking a walk during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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The Red Sox also released a statement on Duran’s words.
“The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren instantly following right now’s recreation. We echo Jarren’s apology to our followers, particularly to the LGBTQ group,” the team added. “We try to be a company that welcomes all followers to Fenway Park, and we are going to proceed to coach our staff, gamers, coaches and employees on the significance of inclusivity.”
Manager Alex Cora, #13 of the Boston Red Sox, reacts with Jarren Duran, #16 of the Boston Red Sox, as he is presented with the Heart & Hustle Award before a game against the Houston Astros on Aug. 11, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston. (Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
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The All-Star is leading the majors with 36 doubles and 13 triples. He’s hitting .291 with 14 home runs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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