Red Sox Pitcher Crochet Embarrassed by Astros Sweep

Boston starter says 'it's not acceptable' after failing to stop the bleeding in latest loss.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:49am

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The Boston Red Sox lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday, falling 6-4 to the Houston Astros and completing a three-game sweep. After the loss, Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet did not hold back, calling the team's performance 'embarrassing' and saying he 'let the guys down' by immediately giving up the lead after Boston had jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage.

Why it matters

The Red Sox entered the 2026 season with high expectations after making several offseason roster moves, but they have struggled mightily out of the gate, scoring just 14 runs during their current five-game losing streak. Crochet's strong words highlight the team's frustration as they try to turn things around.

The details

In the series finale, the Red Sox took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Willson Contreras, acquired in an offseason trade, drove in Jarren Duran. However, Crochet immediately gave up two runs in the bottom half of the inning to let the Astros retake the lead. Carlos Correa later hit a three-run home run off Crochet, who finished allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits over 5 innings with 7 strikeouts. The Red Sox offense continued to struggle, managing just two runs against Astros starter Mike Burrows and the Houston bullpen.

  • The Red Sox lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The three-game sweep by the Astros occurred from April 1-3, 2026.

The players

Garrett Crochet

The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher who was critical of his own performance in the loss, calling it 'embarrassing' and saying he 'let the guys down.'

Willson Contreras

The Red Sox offseason acquisition who drove in the team's only run in the loss.

Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros slugger who hit a three-run home run off Crochet to bust the game open.

Mike Burrows

The Astros starting pitcher who held the struggling Red Sox offense to just two runs over 5 innings.

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What they’re saying

“It's embarrassing. And typically in the past, I've played that stopper role. And today I just let the guys down, especially when we scratched one (run) early in the first.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“For me to give it right back and then ultimately give them the lead at the bottom of the first, it's not acceptable.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

What’s next

The Red Sox will look to snap their five-game losing streak on Friday when they open a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees.

The takeaway

Crochet's strong words highlight the Red Sox's frustration as they try to turn around their slow start to the season. After making several offseason moves to bolster their roster, Boston has struggled mightily out of the gate, scoring just 14 runs during their current five-game skid. The team will need to find a way to get their high-powered offense going if they hope to bounce back and compete in the tough AL East.