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Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Begin Season with Shutout of Reds
Garrett Crochet overcame a tough spring training and struck out eight batters in six scoreless innings to lead the Red Sox to a 3-0 Opening Day victory.
- On Thursday, Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet threw six shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, securing a 3-0 Opening Day victory.
- Testing a new splitter during Spring Training led Crochet to struggle with a 7.36 ERA, prompting him to scrap the pitch and return to his established changeup for the season opener.
- Eight strikeouts, three hits, and two walks over 80 pitches defined Crochet's dominant outing, making him the first pitcher since 1901 to start Opening Day in his first three seasons.
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora praised Crochet's ability to "turn the page" after Spring Training struggles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competitive edge throughout the season.
- Undefeated in his last eight regular-season starts since August 23, 2025, Crochet holds a 7-0 record, anchoring the Red Sox rotation alongside newly acquired veteran Sonny Gray.
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Garrett Crochet gets off to another strong start for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet struggled during spring training but delivered a stellar performance when it counted in a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on opening day.
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