Red Sox’ Alex Cora explains taking out ‘frustrated’ Garrett Crochet at 85 pitches

Red Sox’ Alex Cora explains taking out ‘frustrated’ Garrett Crochet at 85 pitches

BOSTON — Manager Alex Cora removed ace Garrett Crochet with one out in the sixth inning and the Red Sox trailing 1-0 to the Mets on Wednesday. The lefty had thrown only 85 pitches.

Garrett Crochet pulled after 85 pitches, Red Sox bats silenced in loss

With the Red Sox bullpen gassed after three straight games in which the starting pitcher failed to finish five innings, it would’ve seemed logical that Alex Cora would lean on his ace to go deep into Wednesday’s game. But asked pregame if having Crochet pitching gave him comfort, Cora offered an answer that proved prophetic. “Yeah but no, we’ve got to be careful too, he’s very important to what we’re trying to accomplish, you know? And every fiv…

Red Sox Vs. Mets Lineups: Garrett Crochet Starts Series Finale

The Red Sox will try to secure their second series sweep of the season Wednesday night when they host the Mets for the finale of their three-game set at Fenway Park. Garrett Crochet will toe the rubber on what projects to be an unseasonably chilly evening in Boston. The left-hander limited a talented Atlanta Braves lineup to two runs over seven innings last Friday, but he still was tabbed with his third loss of the campaign. Crochet will be oppo…