Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1

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Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, and Jake Bennett won his major league debut as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 3-1. The victory came under interim manager Chad Tracy at Fenway Park.

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Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer
Jake Bennett won his major league debut
Red Sox beat Astros 3-1
Chad Tracy's first game as interim manager
Carlos Correa homered for the Astros

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BOSTON (AP) — 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 on Friday night. Struggling DH Roman Anthony had three hits for the Red Sox, who had lost the final two games of their just completed 3-3 road trip. He entered hitting .208. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy, who replaced fired manager Alex Cora last weekend, got the victory in his first Fenway Park game. Carlos Correa homered into the Green Monster seats and had three hits for Houston, which has lost five of its last seven games. Bennett (1-0), a 25-year-old left-hander who was called up from Triple-A Worcester, gave up a run on five hits, striking out three and walking two. He fanned slugger Yordan Alvarez for his first big-league strikeout in the first inning. Aroldis Chapman, the fourth reliever, got the final three outs for his sixth save, and 373rd of his career. Astros starter Mike Burrows (1-4) gave up eight hits and three runs over six innings. Duran homered over Boston’s bullpen, making it 3-1 in the third after Correa’s homer in the top half. While the teams were taking batting practice, imploring the Red Sox to fire chief baseball officer and owner John Henry to sell the team. The in a three-game series in Houston during the first week of the season.

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What were Jarren Duran's stats in the game against the Astros?

Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and contributed significantly to the Red Sox's 3-1 victory.

Who is Jake Bennett and how did he perform in his MLB debut?

Jake Bennett is a 25-year-old left-hander who earned the win in his MLB debut by allowing one run over five innings.

What impact did interim manager Chad Tracy have on the Red Sox's performance?

Interim manager Chad Tracy led the Red Sox to victory in his first game at Fenway Park after replacing the fired Alex Cora.

Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1

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