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WATCH: Jarren Duran hits ‘inside-the-park home run’

Author Alex Barth
BOSTON, MA - JULY 28: Jarren Duran #40 of the Boston Red Sox dives home, scoring on an error on his two-run triple against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning of game two of a doubleheader at Fenway Park on July 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Jarren Duran entered Wednesday night in the first ‘slump’ of his major league career. After picking up four hits in his first four games, the 24-year-old had been hitless in his last three.

However, in the fourth inning of Wednesday night’s game against Toronto, Duran broke out of his slump in a big way. The lefty lined a 1-2 curveball back up the middle, and the ball ended up rolling all the way to the center field triangle. Duran took full advantage, coming all the way around to score on what was first believed to be an inside-the-park home run – but later changed to a triple with an error by the center fielder.

As pumped up as Duran was after crossing the play, NESN play-by-play announcer Dave O’Brien may have been more excited. You can hear it in his voice, as he delivers the line ‘here comes the kid!’ as Duran rounds third.

Here’s two more angles of the play, this time following Duran around the bases.

Duran’s ‘triple’ also scored Kevin Plawecki, who had singled to lead off the inning. At the time, it gave the Red Sox a 4-1 lead, which ended up being the final score.

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at [email protected].

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering both the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.

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