Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox apologize for his homophobic slur aimed at heckling fan

BOSTON – Jarren Duran and the Boston Pink Sox have apologized for a homophobic slur Duran aimed toward a heckling fan at Fenway Park in a loss to the Houston Astros.

What did Jarren Duran say?

The incident was captured on a dwell microphone throughout New England Sports activities Community’s broadcast of the sport Sunday afternoon.

Duran was batting within the sixth inning and was 0 for two with two strikeouts within the recreation at that second. That is when a fan within the stands beginning heckling him, yelling, “Tennis racket! Tennis racket! You want a tennis racket!”

Duran turned towards the fan and hollered “Shut up, you…” which was adopted by a curse phrase and the slur. Duran ended up strolling. Hours later, apologies from Duran and the Pink Sox had been posted on the group’s web site.

Jarren Duran apology

“Throughout tonight’s recreation, I used a really horrific phrase when responding to a fan. I really feel terrible realizing how many individuals I offended and dissatisfied. I apologize to your complete Pink Sox group, however extra importantly to your complete LGBTQ group. 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 accountability. I’ll use this chance to coach myself and my teammates and to develop as an individual,” Duran stated in an announcement.

Boston Pink Sox assertion

“The Pink 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. We try to be a corporation that welcomes all followers to Fenway Park, and we are going to proceed to coach our workers, gamers, coaches and employees on the significance of inclusivity,” the group stated in an announcement.

It isn’t clear but if Duran will likely be punished by the group or Main League Baseball.

Duran has had a breakout season with the Pink Sox this 12 months, hitting .291 with 14 dwelling runs and 58 RBIs. He was the Most Priceless Participant within the All-Star Recreation again in July.

Earlier than Sunday’s recreation, Duran was offered with the Coronary heart and Hustle Award, given to at least one participant on every group who “demonstrates a ardour for the sport and greatest embodies its values, spirit, and traditions.”