Red Sox star Jarren Durans suspension over homophobic slur called out on social medi

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Red Sox star Jarren Durans suspension over homophobic slur called out on social medi

Boston Red Soxoutfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for two games after he hurled an anti-gay slur toward a heckler at Fenway Park in Boston and was heard on a hot mic. In consultation withMajor League Baseball, the Red Sox on Monday i sued an unpaid two-game suspension to outfielder Jarren Frank Thomas Jersey Duran beginning with tonights game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park, the Red Sox said in a statement. Additionally, Durans salary from the two-game suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the United States largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and those who love them. Reaction to Durans suspension poured in on social media. Duran made the remark as he stepped to the plate in the sixth inning of Sundays 10-2 lo s against the Houston Astros. A fan shouted at him that he needed a tennis racket. The player yelled back, Shut up, followed by the slur. He apologized in a statement after the game. The Boston Red Soxs Jarren Duran was suspended by the MLB after responding to a heckling fan with a homophobic slur. AP Duran was an All-Star for the first time this season. Entering Monday, he led the majors with 36 doubles and 13 triples. He was hitting .291 with 14 home runs. Boston started a three-game series with theTexas Rangerson Monday. The team then goes on a seven-game roadtrip, beginning with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Korey Lee Jersey
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