Rutschman finds power while Duran and Durbin gain momentum for Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman has hit three home runs in his last five games against pitchers he previously caught in Baltimore. Rutschman attributes this recent surge to his familiarity with those pitchers' arsenals, though he notes that catching and hitting from them remain distinct visual experiences. Outfielder Jarren Duran reached 20 home runs for the season Sunday, placing him two stolen bases away from his second career 20/20 season. Meanwhile, teammate Caleb Durbin showed signs of recovery from a slump and a lingering pinky injury, recording a multi-hit game on Monday. Manager Chad Tracy credited Durbin's improved performance to a recent period of rest. The Red Sox currently maintain a five-game winning streak as the team shifts its focus to upcoming pitching rotations.
- •Rutschman has hit three home runs in five games against former Baltimore battery mates.
- •Duran reached 20 home runs and needs two more stolen bases to reach the 20/20 threshold.
- •Durbin recorded his first multi-hit game since August 22 after dealing with a hand injury.
- •The Red Sox extended their winning streak to five games.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — For Adley Rutschman, familiarity breeds success; Jarren Duran nears milestone; Caleb Durbin breaks out (Notebook)
"Adley Rutschman's last three homers have come against pitchers he once caught in Baltimore. Is that an advantage?
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