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**Duran’s Historic Start Highlights Red Sox-Orioles Doubleheader**
**BOSTON, MA** – The Boston Red Sox (25-26) are set to face the struggling Baltimore Orioles (16-32) in a Friday afternoon doubleheader at Fenway Park. The Orioles, a significant disappointment after a 91-win season last year, find themselves at the bottom of the American League East.
Despite the team’s middling record, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is enjoying a historic start to the season. According to Underdog Fantasy, Duran is the first player in Red Sox franchise history to record at least six triples, 11 doubles, and 12 stolen bases through the team’s first 50 games.
Duran, a former All-Star and All-Star Game MVP, is batting .265 with three home runs, 29 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, and a .727 OPS. His 103 OPS+ shows he’s still a key offensive contributor for Boston. The five-year veteran led baseball in doubles (48) and triples (14) in 2024.
In Game 1 of the doubleheader, left-hander Cade Povich (1-3, 5.23 ERA) will take the mound for Baltimore against Boston’s Brayan Bello (2-1, 4.02 ERA). The Orioles have yet to announce their starter for Game 2, while the Red Sox will counter with Lucas Giolito. First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.
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