Red Sox' Jarren Duran Makes History with Unprecedented Home Plate Theft Twice in One Game

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Duran's impressive performance this season includes leading MLB in triples with nine and having 44 stolen bases overall.
Duran took advantage of confusion during a close play at first base to steal home for the first time. The White Sox disputed the ruling, leading to a pick-off attempt at first base, which allowed Duran to steal home again.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made history by stealing home plate twice in one game against the Chicago White Sox on June 8, 2024.
This is the first time a Red Sox player has accomplished this feat since 1974.
Red Sox' Jarren Duran Makes History with Unprecedented Home Plate Theft Twice in One Game

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made history on Friday, June 8, 2024, by stealing home plate twice in one game against the Chicago White Sox. This feat marks the first time a Red Sox player has accomplished this in a single season since 1974.

The unusual sequence of events began during the third inning when Duran hit a chopper towards White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. As Duran sensed it would be a close play at first base, he attempted to take advantage of Chicago's confusion and dashed for home plate as Crochet stepped off the mound to appeal that Duran had missed first base.

The White Sox disputed the ruling, leading to a pick-off attempt at first base. However, during this commotion, Duran managed to steal home once again. The umpires ruled in favor of Boston on both occasions.

This bizarre play not only provided excitement for Red Sox fans but also helped their team secure a much-needed win against the struggling White Sox, who have lost 14 games in a row.

Duran's impressive performance at the plate and on the bases has been consistent throughout this season. He currently leads MLB in triples with nine and has 44 stolen bases overall in his short career. His combination of hitting consistency and speed allows him to slot comfortably into the top of Boston's lineup, where he's stayed all season.

The Red Sox aim to continue their winning streak against Chicago on Saturday, June 9, as they face the White Sox's top starting pitcher. Fans can catch the game on NESN.



Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Did the White Sox intentionally allow Duran to steal home plate twice?
  • Was there clear evidence that Duran missed first base during the first stolen home attempt?

Sources

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Jarren Duran stole home plate during the Red Sox game against the White Sox on Friday.
    • This is the first time a Red Sox player has stolen home since Duran did so on May 21, 2023.
    • Duran is only the third Red Sox player since 1974 to have two steals of home in a single season.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

  • Unique Points
    • The Chicago White Sox have lost 14 games in a row.
    • Garrett Crochet made an errant throw that allowed Jarren Duran to reach third base and score a run.
    • Crochet also appealed that Duran didn’t touch first base but missed his throw again, allowing another run to score.
  • Accuracy
    • Jarren Duran stole home plate during the Red Sox game against the White Sox on Friday.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Jarren Duran touched home in a bizarre sequence in the third inning of the Red Sox game against the Chicago White Sox
    • An error by the White Sox allowed Bobby Dalbec to score and send Duran to third base
    • The White Sox disputed a ruling that Duran had touched first base, leading to a pick-off attempt at first base during which Duran dashed home for a stolen run
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

  • Unique Points
    • Jarren Duran tapped a swinging bunt, causing an errant throw from Garrett Crochet that allowed Bobby Dalbec to score and tie the game
    • Duran missed first base during the play but attempted to steal home when Crochet stepped on the mound, scoring another run for the Red Sox
    • The White Sox attempted to appeal at first base but ran out of time for a video replay challenge
  • Accuracy
    • Jarren Duran scored a run by touching home plate after an errant throw from Garrett Crochet.
    • Jarren Duran stole home plate during the game.
    • An error by Garrett Crochet allowed Jarren Duran to reach first base and later score a run.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author describes an unusual play during a baseball game where Jarren Duran of the Red Sox scored a run despite missing first base. The White Sox attempted to appeal the missed base but were unable to do so due to running out of time for video replay. The Red Sox took advantage of this situation and scored what was ruled as a stolen home run. This play can be considered an example of a 'Misrepresentation' or 'Deception' fallacy, as the author describes the event as a stolen home run when in fact Duran missed first base and should have been out. However, since this is not an intentional misrepresentation by the author and is instead a description of events that occurred during the game, it cannot be considered a formal fallacy. The score reflects this deduction.
    • The Red Sox took advantage of this situation and scored what was ruled as a stolen home run.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

  • Unique Points
    • Garrett Crochet committed an error in the third inning, allowing Jarren Duran to reach first base.
    • Duran advanced to third base due to Crochet’s errant throw.
    • Crochet attempted an appeal at first base but overthrew the ball, allowing Duran to score and Boston to take a 2-1 lead.
  • Accuracy
    • Jarren Duran stole home plate during the Red Sox game against the White Sox on Friday.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author commits an appeal to authority fallacy when quoting Will Middlebrooks' statement 'That's what bad teams do.' This statement is not a logical argument and does not provide evidence or proof that the White Sox are a bad team. It is simply an opinion.
    • 'That's what bad teams do,' NESN analyst Will Middlebrooks said following the chaos.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication