Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Player Jarren Duran Ejected in Controversial Giants Loss

The Boston Red Sox's series loss to the San Francisco Giants was marred by controversy and ejections, with outfielder Jarren Duran and manager Alex Cora both tossed after disputing an umpire's call at second base during the final game. Duran was ruled out for briefly coming off the base despite replay footage suggesting he was safe, a call upheld after review, sparking outrage from the team and fans alike. Cora, defending Duran, was particularly frustrated by an earlier play at the plate involving runner Abraham Toro, which he felt was wrongly ruled out for an out-of-baseline call, adding to his displeasure with umpiring throughout the series including previous check swing rulings. The contentious calls overshadowed the game, which ended 9-5 in favor of the Giants, and followed the recent trade of former Red Sox star Rafael Devers to San Francisco, who hit a crucial home run during the series. Both Duran and Cora expressed their frustrations postgame, with Cora anticipating potential discipline for his actions. The Red Sox look to regroup after the disappointing series and the emotional toll of the umpiring controversies.