Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros
By AP News
Published - Aug 12, 2024, 12:06 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 12, 2024, 12:06 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
The exchange caught on a live mic during the broadcast of the game occurred when Duran — who was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts at that point in the game — was at the plate in the sixth inning.
A fan at Fenway Park can be heard shouting “Tennis racket! Tennis racket! You need a tennis racket!”
Duran turned his head toward the fan and replied: “Shut up,” followed by a curse word and the slur. The at-bat ended with Duran being walked.
