US EditionJarren Duran, Jake Bennett Help Red Sox Knock Off Astros
- On Friday, rookie pitcher Jake Bennett earned a victory in his major league debut, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros at Fenway Park after allowing only one run.
- With Red Sox pitchers Sonny Gray and Garrett Crochet landing on the injured list over the last 10 days, the organization promoted Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to start Friday's game.
- Bennett threw 85 pitches, including 58 strikes, while topping out at 94.9 miles per hour on his four-seam fastball, striking out three batters across five innings.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy earned his first victory at Fenway Park and praised Bennett, saying, "He did a really nice job," while Jarren Duran's 407-foot home run provided decisive offensive support.
- Bennett joined elite company as the seventh pitcher in Red Sox history and first since Juan Peña in 1999 to allow no more than one run and earn a win in his debut at Fenway.
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Red Sox eager to ride Jarren Duran’s blast to another victory over Astros
There were encouraging signs from the Boston Red Sox's offense on Friday night, and the team will look to build on that performance when it hosts the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. Jarren Duran's three-run home run was the big blow in Boston's 3-1 victory Friday. The home run, Duran's second of the season, erased
Red Sox eager to ride Jarren Duran's blast to another victory over Astros
There were encouraging signs from the Boston Red Sox's offense on Friday night, and the team will look to build on that performance when it hosts the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.
Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros
“It was just an unreal experience. … It’s a dream come true.” The post Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros appeared first on Boston.com.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Marietta Daily JournalJarren Duran, Jake Bennett help Red Sox knock off Astros
Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and Jake Bennett pitched well in his major league debut to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Houston Astros in the opener of their three-games series Friday…
Lewiston Sun Journal
Jake Bennett wins his MLB debut as Red Sox beat Astros
Bennett pitches five innings and Jarren Duran hits a three-run home run to lift Boston over Houston.
Associated Press News
Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, Jake Bennett gave up a run over five innings to earn the victory in his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1.
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