Jarren Duran finds offensive rhythm in Red Sox win over Angels

Jarren Duran recorded two hits, including his 20th home run of the season, in the Boston Red Sox 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday at Fenway Park. The performance followed a direct conversation with teammate Trevor Story, who challenged the outfielder to abandon negative self-talk that had hindered his recent play. Duran, who also contributed a double in the fifth inning, had not tallied multiple extra-base hits in a single game since May 20. The win pushed the Red Sox to 15 games above.500 as they remain in contention for an American League playoff spot. Manager Chad Tracy noted that Duran still has the potential to reach individual milestones in home runs, stolen bases, and RBIs before the end of the season. The team continues to rely on his speed and power as they maintain their postseason push throughout September.

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