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Red Sox reactions: Speedster steals home exactly 16 years after Jacoby Ellsbury did it
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CLEVELAND — Instant reactions from the Red Sox ' 7-3 win over the Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader at Progressive Field:
1) Jarren Duran became the first Red Sox player with a straight steal of hom e since Jacoby Ellsbury did it exactly 16 years ago (April 26, 2009) against the Yankees . Duran stole home in the top of the third inning, beating out Guardians starting pitcher Doug Nikhazy 's throw to the plate.
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2)Duran entered 3-for-31 against lefties this year. But he had two hits against Nikhazy, a 25-year-old lefty making his MLB debut. His RBI single (108.2 mph off the bat) in the second inning put Boston ahead 2-0. His RBI triple in the third inning made it 5-0. He then stole home with the next hitter, Rafael Devers , 0-0 in the count.
3) Trevor Story broke an 0-for-17 slump with an RBI single (109.7 mph off the bat) to center field that made it 1-0 in the first inning. He also drew a walk during Boston's three-run rally in the second inning.
4)Boston entered with three straight losses but took care of business against the rookie making his big league debut. Nikhazy pitched 3 innings, allowing six runs, five hits and six walks while striking out three.
5) Walker Buehler improved to 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA in six starts. He tossed 6 innings and allowed three runs, seven hits and one walk while striking out three.
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6)The Guardians and Red Sox split the doubleheader. Cleveland won 5-4 in the first game .
7)The Red Sox and Guardians will play the rubber game of their three-game series Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Red Sox righty Brayan Bello (1-0, 1.80 ERA) will make his second start of the season. Lefty Logan Allen (1-1, 2.11 ERA) will start for Cleveland.
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