Red Sox's Caleb Durbin ends hitless streak

Third baseman relieved to snap 0-for-22 drought with RBI single

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:01am

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An extreme close-up of Caleb Durbin's batting form, rendered in a vibrant, expressionist style with rapid brushstrokes and neon colors, capturing the raw energy and movement of his game-changing hit.Caleb Durbin's clutch RBI single sparks the Red Sox offense and ends his prolonged hitless drought.Boston Today

Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin finally broke out of a prolonged hitless streak, recording an RBI single in the team's 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Fenway Park.

Why it matters

Durbin's offensive struggles had become a major concern for the Red Sox, who are counting on the 27-year-old to provide consistent production at the hot corner this season. His breakout performance could be a sign that he is regaining his form at the plate.

The details

Durbin went 1-for-4 with an RBI single off Padres pitcher Michael King in the bottom of the sixth inning, ending his 0-for-22 slump. The hit drove in a run and helped the Red Sox secure the victory.

  • The Red Sox defeated the Padres 5-2 on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Durbin's RBI single came in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The players

Caleb Durbin

A 27-year-old third baseman for the Boston Red Sox.

Michael King

A pitcher for the San Diego Padres.

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What they’re saying

“It was a relief to finally get a hit and help the team win. I've been pressing a bit at the plate, so it's good to see some results.”

— Caleb Durbin

What’s next

The Red Sox will look for Durbin to build on his performance as they continue their homestand against the Padres this weekend.

The takeaway

Durbin's timely hit could be a turning point in his season, providing a much-needed boost to the Red Sox's offense and Durbin's own confidence at the plate.