MLB All-Star Notebook: Boston's Jarren Duran wins MVP

Category: Sports

Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox hit a two-run home run to lead the American League to a 5-3 victory over the National League in the 94th MLB All-Star Game. Duran became the first Red Sox player to win the All-Star Game MVP since 2008.

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Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph

Update At: 7/18/2024

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