Red Sox’s Jarren Duran Steals Home in Dramatic Win Over Guardians
CLEVELAND — In an electrifying display of baseball strategy, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made headlines by stealing home during Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Duran’s bold move came after he and third base coach Kyle Hudson observed rookie pitcher Doug Nikhazy’s decision to pitch from the windup instead of the stretch.
“I’m gonna go first pitch here if he gives it to me,” Duran recalled, noting the quick decision he and Hudson made upon seeing the opportunity. Duran’s successful theft marked the first straight steal of home for the Red Sox since Jacoby Ellsbury accomplished the feat 16 years ago, on April 26, 2009, against the New York Yankees.
In a standout performance, Duran went 3-for-5 at the plate, contributing significantly to the Red Sox’s 7-3 victory. This win comes on the heels of a tighter first game, which saw the Guardians clinch a 5-4 victory.
Taking a daring lead nearly halfway down the third baseline, Duran’s swipe to home not only added to his personal ledger—this marked his first straight steal since the minor leagues—but also ignited excitement for the team. “I had to make up for Seattle… just to keep the offense going and cause a little chaos,” he said.
Manager Alex Cora praised Duran’s keen observation skills, highlighting that they had noticed Nikhazy had previously pitched from the windup under pressure. “It was a great decision,” Cora remarked, emphasizing the deliberate nature of the play.
The series wraps up with a decisive third game set for Sunday at 1:40 p.m., as both teams seek to secure the series win.
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