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During the Red Sox’s game today versus the Houston Astros, Boston OF Jarren Duran was heard using a slur in response to a fan in the crowd. As Duran steps up to the plate, a fan in the Fenway crowd is heard yelling that he needs to be hitting with a tennis racket. In response, Duran tells him to shut up while also using an insensitive, homophobic slur towards him. (WARNING: Video includes use of said slur by Duran) Since then, Duran has addressed it by apologizing to the franchise and the fans, specifically those that identify as LGBTQ. “During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when…

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