Red Sox defeat Angels 5-2 as Jarren Duran hits his 20th home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to five games on Monday with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. Jarren Duran contributed to the win with a two-run home run in the second inning, his 20th of the season, and added a double. Interim manager Chad Tracy defended the outfielder's performance amid a challenging statistical season. Brayan Bello earned the win after throwing five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. With this result, the Red Sox moved within two games of the New York Yankees for the first American League wild-card spot. The teams are scheduled to meet for the final two games of the current series in Boston.
- •The Boston Red Sox recorded a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
- •Jarren Duran recorded his 20th home run of the season during the second inning.
- •Brayan Bello allowed four hits over five scoreless innings to secure the win.
- •Boston now trails the New York Yankees by two games for the first American League wild-card position.
- •The two teams will play two more games in the current series at Fenway Park.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy Defends Jarren Duran After Angels Win
"All season long, Jarren Duran has caught the ire of Boston Red Sox fans. His struggles have been noted since March. There was some thought that he was going to be traded at the MLB trade deadline last month. However, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow held on to him.Quietly during the Red Sox turnaround this […] The post Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy Defends Jarren Duran After Angels Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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