Duran’s Haircut Sparked a Win | Boston Red Sox News

0:00On September 8th, the Boston Red Sox are on a roll, hitting a 5-game winning streak after beating the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. This win puts them at 80 wins and 65 losses, and for the first time this season, they're 15 games above 1500. They're also closing in on the Yankees for that top wildcard spot in the American League, only two games back now. It turns out a haircut might have been part of the spark. Before a game over the weekend, some teammates convinced Jaren Durand to chop off his signature long hair. He said they kind of cornered him, and the peer pressure was just too strong. Beyond the new look, there were some serious talks. Trevor's story, who sits next to Durand, stepped into address some of the negative self-talk Durand had been dealing with. Story told him that focusing on the negative was just making it a reality, and that positive thoughts could lead to positive outcomes. Durand's performance on Monday seemed to back that up. He hit his 20th Homer of the season in the second inning and added a double later.

1:00It was a good reminder, especially for a player who's been hard on himself, that his talent is still very much there. His teammates clearly believe in him. They wouldn't let him stay stuck in frustration, with some offering humor and others offering direct advice. Monday was just one game, but it was a significant one, showing Durand's potential impact as the postseason approaches. That wraps Boston Red Sox News today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.