Three Boston Red Sox Stars: Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck, Shine at 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Boston, Massachusetts United States of America
Jarren Duran leads the team with 103 hits, 24 doubles, 10 triples, a batting average of .278, and a record of 10 homers and 40 RBI.
MLB All-Star Game will take place on July 16, at Global Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Rafael Devers holds a .287 batting average, 19 home runs, 53 RBI, .373 on-base percentage (OBP), and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .943.
Tanner Houck holds an impressive record of 7-6 with an ERA of 2.68 and has struck out 106 batters in just 111 innings pitched.
Three Boston Red Sox players, Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck, have been selected to represent their team at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Three Boston Red Sox Stars: Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck, Shine at 2024 MLB All-Star Game

July 10, 2024

Three Boston Red Sox players, Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck, have been selected to represent their team at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. This marks a significant achievement for all three players as they continue to excel in their respective roles within the Red Sox organization.

Rafael Devers, a third baseman and three-time All-Star, has been instrumental in driving the team's offense with his impressive batting statistics. He currently holds a .287 batting average, 19 home runs, 53 RBI, .373 on-base percentage (OBP), and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .943.

Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck are first-time All-Stars. Duran has been a standout in the outfield, leading the team with 103 hits, 24 doubles, 10 triples, and a batting average of .278. He also boasts an impressive record of 10 homers and 40 RBI.

Houck has emerged as a dominant force on the mound for the Red Sox. With a record of 7-6, he holds an impressive ERA of 2.68, striking out an impressive total of 106 batters in just 111 innings pitched. His WHIP stands at a commendable 1.05.

The MLB All-Star Game will take place on July 16, at Global Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Red Sox currently hold the third AL wild card spot with a record of 48-40.

This season has been marked by numerous challenges for both Duran and Houck. In his first two seasons with the Red Sox, Duran struggled to maintain an average batting performance and dealt with mental health issues. Houck had a forgettable year in 2021 as a full-time starter, making 21 starts to the tune of a 5.01 ERA and suffering a facial fracture.

Despite these challenges, both players have persevered and proven their worth on the field. Their selection as All-Stars is not only an acknowledgement of their current success but also serves as motivation for them to continue pushing themselves to new heights.

The Red Sox organization takes pride in nurturing homegrown talent, and having three players selected for the All-Star Game is a testament to their commitment and dedication. Manager Alex Cora expressed his excitement about the team's accomplishments, stating that it was a 'testament to this organization and the coaching staff.'

The Red Sox will be well-represented at this year's All-Star Game, with Devers, Duran, and Houck joining forces to represent their team on baseball's biggest stage.



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    • The Red Sox will have three representatives in the 2024 All-Star Game: Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck.
    • All three players are homegrown talents.
    • Jarren Duran leads Major League Baseball with 10 triples before the All-Star break and is the first player in MLB history to record 100 hits, 10 triples, 10 homers, and 20 stolen bases before the break.
    • Tanner Houck has emerged as Boston’s No. 1 starter this season with a impressive control and a top weapon in his splitter.
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    • Duran struggled in his first two seasons with the Red Sox, hitting below average and dealing with mental health issues
    • Houck had a forgettable year in 2021 as a full-time starter, making 21 starts to the tune of a 5.01 ERA and suffering a facial fracture
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    • Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora arrived late for the Red Sox-Yankees series finale to not ruin surprises about his players being named to the All-Star game.
    • Duran had a feeling he would be making a trip to Texas for the All-Star Game and Cora had to hide this information from him.
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    The author is making an assumption about the intentions of Alex Cora based on his actions. This is an example of an Appeal to Motive fallacy. The author assumes that Cora's late arrival was done to hide his excitement for his players being selected to the All-Star game, rather than considering other possible explanations such as traffic or personal reasons.
    • The author states: 'He arrived at the ballpark at 3:00 p.m. for a 7:05 pm. ET start time.' The author then infers that Cora's late arrival was to hide his excitement, rather than considering other possible explanations.
    • The author states: 'You never know how this goes because of the rules.' The author then infers that Cora was worried about the All-Star selection process, but there is no evidence provided in the article to support this assumption.
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    • Three Boston Red Sox players, Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck, have been selected for the MLB All-Star Game.
    • Rafael Devers has been selected for his third All-Star game.
    • Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck are first-time All-Stars.
    • Devers is the seventh Red Sox player to appear in three or more All-Star games before turning 27.
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    • The Red Sox had three All-Star selections: Rafael Devers (3rd appearance), Jarren Duran (debut), and Tanner Houck (debut).
    • Boston entered the All-Star break with a 48-40 record, occupying the third AL wild card spot.
    • Rafael Devers is batting .287 with 19 home runs and 53 RBI, .373 OBP, and .943 OPS.
    • Jarren Duran leads the team with 103 hits, 24 doubles, 10 triples, and has a batting average of .278 with 10 homers and 40 RBI.
    • Tanner Houck has a record of 7-6 with a 2.68 ERA, striking out 106 batters in 111 innings pitched, and has a WHIP of 1.05.
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