Five takeaways from Red Sox series sweep of the Athletics NBC Sports Boston [Video]

Two series down, one to go for the Boston Red Sox’ West Coast road trip to start 2024.

After splitting their four-game opening series in Seattle, the Red Sox traveled to Oakland and swept a three-game set vs. the lowly A’s. That makes them 5-2 on the young season, a half-game behind the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East.

Next up is a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. First, here are the biggest takeaways from Boston breaking out the brooms in the East Bay.

Duran was enjoying a breakout 2023 before suffering a toe injury in August that required season-ending surgery. Boston’s former top outfield prospect notched 34 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs for a .828 OPS in 102 games. He was successful on 24 of his 26 stolen bases attempts.

The Red Sox haven’t had a player who can wreak havoc on the basepaths like Duransince Jacoby …