Boston Red Sox Blast Minnesota Twins 13-1 Behind Jarren Duran's Huge Day

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jarren Duran delivered a stellar performance, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI, while Trevor Story connected for his second homer in as many games, leading the Boston Red Sox to a commanding 13-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Target Field.

Red Sox starter Brayan Bello was dominant on the mound, allowing just one earned run on five hits over seven impressive innings, striking out four. The Dominican right-hander continued his strong form, marking a quality start in nine of his last 10 outings.

Boston’s victory capped a remarkable month for the club, finishing 17-7 and boasting the American League's fifth-best record at 59-51. Conversely, Minnesota continued to struggle, falling to 51-57 overall and registering a 4-8 record since the All-Star break, placing them fourth in the AL Central.

The Red Sox offense ignited early, with Trevor Story’s 17th home run of the season giving Boston a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Abraham Toro added an RBI sacrifice fly in the third, and Duran's crucial two-run single in the fifth extended Boston's advantage to 4-1, ending Twins starter Zebby Matthews’ outing prematurely.

Matthews (2-3) took the loss for the Twins, surrendering five earned runs on eight hits while striking out four before his exit.

In team news, Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was rested for the game to manage the quadriceps issue that sidelined him for seven weeks, with his return expected on Friday. For the Twins, outfielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left rib cartilage irritation, and shortstop Carlos Correa was listed as day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game due to a migraine.

Key Moment

After launching a 416-foot home run to the second deck in right-center field in the sixth inning, Jarren Duran rounded the bases with his arms outstretched, mimicking an airplane. This celebratory gesture was an homage to the turbulent charter flight that brought the Red Sox to the Twin Cities on Sunday night.

Key Stat

Entering Wednesday's game, the Boston Red Sox led the American League and ranked third across all of Major League Baseball with an outstanding 2.94 ERA in July, showcasing their pitching prowess throughout the month.

What's Next

Both the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins are scheduled for an off day on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Red Sox will then return home to Fenway Park to commence a six-game homestand on Friday, August 1, facing off against the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins will embark on a six-game road trip, starting Friday, August 1, in Cleveland against the Guardians.

In summary

The Boston Red Sox decisively defeated the Minnesota Twins 13-1 on July 30, 2025, behind a standout performance from Jarren Duran (home run, four RBI) and Trevor Story's second consecutive homer. Red Sox starter Brayan Bello delivered a stellar outing, giving up just one run over seven innings. The victory highlighted Boston's strong 17-7 July record and their impressive 2.94 team ERA for the month, while the Twins continued to struggle, falling to 51-57. Injuries were a factor for both teams, with Alex Bregman resting for Boston and Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa dealing with ailments for Minnesota.

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