Overview
- Durbin, booed early at Fenway, lined an RBI single in the fourth inning Friday to snap a 34–plate appearance drought and help Boston beat San Diego 5-2, stopping a five-game slide.
- He went 1-for-4 in his first home game with the Red Sox after starting the season 0-for-18.
- Durbin said he did not take the boos personally and called the fans’ intensity part of what makes Boston special.
- Manager Alex Cora praised Durbin’s steady defense at third base and said he believes the infielder will be fine.
- Boston acquired Durbin from Milwaukee to fill third after Alex Bregman left, and he posted 11 home runs and 56 RBIs as a Brewers rookie in 2025.