Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday's loss to Houston at Fenway Park.
BOSTON - 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.What did Jarren Duran say?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.
Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility.'He finished by saying he would use the episode to educate himself and grow as a person.Boston Red Sox statementThe team in a statement said it has spoken with Duran about the incident.'The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren immediately following today's game.
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