Chad Tracy Sends Clear Message On Jarren Duran's Recent Hot Streak
Duran has hit home runs in back-to-back games.
Chad Tracy Sends Clear Message On Jarren Duran's Recent Hot Streak originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox swept the Kansas City Royals on the road as the bats came to life, with Jarren Duran being a key reason why.
Duran has hit home runs in back-to-back games as he hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to give Boston the lead en route to a 4-3 win. It was another stellar game from Duran and the Red Sox, and interim manager Chad Tracy believes the outfielder is starting to put together good swings. “His at-bats have been good for about five games now, dating back to Atlanta,” Tracy said postgame on Wednesday.
“And yeah, when you're sitting atop the offense in front of Wilyer (Abreu) and Willson (Contreras) and that group of guys, if he starts going, it's no secret that's going to help us go. He's taking some really, really big at-bats right now. ” If Duran and the Red Sox’s offense can continue this hot streak, it will help Boston get back on track.
It's always fun to hit a homer, especially oppo, because this one was into our bullpen, too,” Duran said. “So that was always a cool thing. I got to see them jumping around for me, which is probably what made my night.