Overview

• Jarren Duran executed a straight steal of home in the third inning of Game 2 against the Cleveland Guardians, marking Boston's first such feat since 2009.
• This was Duran’s third career steal of home, setting an expansion-era franchise record for the Red Sox.
• The steal came off Guardians rookie pitcher Doug Nikhazy, who was making his MLB debut, and was upheld after video review.
• Duran’s performance included three hits, two RBIs, and a triple, contributing to Boston's victory and snapping a three-game losing streak.
• The Red Sox split the doubleheader with the Guardians, winning 7–3 in the nightcap after a 5–4 loss in the opener.