Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology on Sunday night for an anti-LGBTQ slur that he directed at a heckling fan at Fenway Park during Sunday's 10–2 loss to the Houston Astros.
"During [Sunday]'s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan," Duran's statement began. "I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community. Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and grow as a person."
