Jarren Duran issued an apology on Sunday night after cameras caught the outfielder directing a homophobic slur toward a fan during Boston’s 10-2 loss to the Astros at Fenway Park.
“During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan,” Duran said in a statement issued to team reporters via the Red Sox. “I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
“Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility.