Jarren Duran Leads Red Sox Against Guardians in Saturday Showdown

CLEVELAND, OHIO — Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox are set to face the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. ET at Progressive Field. Duran arrives at the game with impressive stats, including an 11-game hitting streak.

Duran is hitting .250 this season with seven doubles, two triples, a home run, and eight walks. In his last 11 games, he has a batting average of .286, contributing four doubles, a triple, and three RBIs.

The Red Sox will rely on Duran as they look to improve their 14-13 record. Duran’s contributions have been significant; he accounted for 17.9% of the Red Sox’s hits over recent games and has collected 16.9% of their total bases.

Starting for Boston is Tanner Houck, who currently has a record of 0-2 with a 7.66 ERA. He will be opposed by Cleveland‘s Ben Lively, who has a record of 1-2 and a 3.86 ERA. The matchup promises to be competitive, especially with both teams seeking to strengthen their standings.

The matchup comes amid prospects of rain, as the ground crew prepared the field early in the day due to impending weather conditions.

Overall, today’s beginning lineup for the Red Sox illustrates their commitment to keeping a strong offensive front. Duran, who has swiftly shown why he is considered a vital player for the team, will be looking to extend his hitting streak and lead his team to victory.

The Red Sox’s performance will hinge on Duran’s ability to deliver at the plate. “We are confident he will continue to perform well,” said Manager Alex Cora.