Why did Red Sox's Jarren Duran apologize to a fan ?

Why did Red Sox's Jarren Duran apologize to a fan? What did he say ?

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Red Sox’ Jarren Duran apologizes for aiming ‘horrific’ homophobic slur at fan.

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A fan at Fenway Park can be heard shouting- Tennis racket! Tennis racket! You need a tennis racket.

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Duran turned his head toward the fan and replied- 'Shut up' calling the fan 'a faggot'.

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Duran said, During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan.

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Duran said- I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed.

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He also said- I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.

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He finished by saying he would use the episode to educate himself and grow as a person.

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Duran is one of Boston’s top hitters this season with a .291 average, 14 home runs and 58 RBIs.

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The exchange with the fan came after Duran was honored during a pregame ceremony as the team’s recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award.

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