There’s no denying the Red Sox have had a rough start to the season, but this past week offered a glimmer of hope. After a tough series loss to Tampa Bay, Boston still managed a 4-2 record—and in a season where wins have been hard to come by, that counts as progress.

The highlight? Jarren Duran is heating up at the plate. Since May began, the outfielder has driven in seven runs, collected four extra-base hits, and launched three home runs. Over the last seven days, his slash line sits at .269/.321/.538 with an .860 OPS—numbers that show real adjustments are paying off.

Duran isn’t the only bright spot. Brayan Bello bounced back strong after a rough outing, delivering a quality start in Detroit. The bats came alive during a sweep of the Tigers, stringing together several impressive performances. It’s exactly the kind of momentum this team has been searching for.

Of course, one good week doesn’t erase a month of sub-.500 baseball. The rotation could regress, the bats could go cold, and we might be back to square one in no time. But if the Sox are going to turn things around, May could be the turning point—starting with small steps like these.

Even after dropping the weekend series at Fenway, there’s a sense that the team is finding its groove. Whether it’s Duran’s adjustments or Bello’s resilience, these are the building blocks of a comeback. And for fans who’ve endured the lows, that’s something worth wearing proudly.