Garrett Crochet was definitely not at fault for the Boston Red Sox’s fourth consecutive defeat on Tuesday, June 24. As expected, the Red Sox ace was outstanding with another strong performance.
Over the course of seven solid innings, Crochet blanked the Los Angeles Angels, recording 10 strikeouts while giving up just three walks and three hits. He threw 67 of his 103 pitches for strikes, demonstrating his excellent command.
Unfortunately, Boston lost 3-2 in 10 innings and only managed one run during his time in the game. Crochet left with a no-decision.
Even With Unfortunate Conclusion, Garrett Crochet Gave Another Outstanding Effort
In 14 of his 17 games this season, Crochet has given up two runs or less, tying Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes for starts giving up two runs or less in MLB.
Garrett Crochet has allowed 2 runs or fewer in 14 starts, tying Paul Skenes for the most in MLB! pic.twitter.com/Hz3J0USKDm
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In his debut season with the Red Sox, Crochet, a 26-year-old left-hander, has gone 7-4 in 109 1/3 innings with a 2.06 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. With 135 strikeouts, he leads the majors and is a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award.
Crochet, who made his debut with the Chicago White Sox last season, has improved even more this year. Along with Skenes, Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, and the New York Yankees’ Max Fried, Crochet is regarded as one of the top pitchers in the game. He’s lined himself up for a second consecutive All-Star selection.
He’s also working on quite a historic season, too. Crochet joins Pedro Martinez (2000) as the only other pitcher in Red Sox history to have at least 110 strikeouts and less than 30 runs allowed in his first 17 starts of a season.
According to MLB.com, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that this is exactly the reason they traded for him. “Amazing,” Cora said. “That’s why we traded for him. That’s why we extended him. And every five days, we feel very comfortable with him on the mound.”
Martinez, one of the greatest pitchers of all time, played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Montreal Expos throughout his 18 years in the major leagues. His lifetime record was 219-100 with a 2.93 ERA.
Martinez recorded a microscopic 1.74 ERA in 1998, one of five times he led the major leagues in ERA. He was an eight-time All-Star and a three-time Cy Young winner. In 2004, Martinez helped the Red Sox win the World Series, ending the “Curse of the Bambino.” He also achieved a pitching Triple Crown in 1999, leading MLB with a 23-4 record, 2.04 ERA, and 313 strikeouts.
Boston is currently 40-41 this season, putting the Red Sox in fourth place in the American League East Division. Boston plays a Wednesday, June 25, afternoon game against the Angels.