Red Sox Pitcher Crochet Owns Up to Disastrous Start Against Twins

Crochet gave up 11 runs in the first two innings but handled the tough questions with class.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:21pm

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet had a brutal outing against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, giving up 11 runs in the first two innings. Instead of making excuses, Crochet took full responsibility for the poor performance and spoke honestly with reporters about his struggles this season.

Why it matters

Crochet's willingness to face the media and candidly discuss his struggles sets a good example for other pitchers, showing that taking accountability and learning from failures is important for growth and development, even at the highest levels of the sport.

The details

Crochet faced 12 batters in the first two innings, giving up nine hits and 11 runs (10 earned) as the Twins jumped out to an 11-0 lead. The Red Sox ended up losing the game 13-6, dropping their record to 6-10 on the season. Despite the disastrous outing, Crochet did not hide from reporters and instead took full responsibility, acknowledging that his command has been "spotty" so far this year and that the Twins hitters "had a good approach" against him.

  • Crochet's start against the Twins took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Red Sox have two more games against the Twins before heading home to Fenway Park to host the Tigers in a four-game series.

The players

Garrett Crochet

A 26-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who had a very poor start against the Minnesota Twins, giving up 11 runs in the first two innings.

Minnesota Twins

The opposing team that scored 11 runs off Crochet in the first two innings of Monday's game against the Red Sox.

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What they’re saying

“I don't really have one thing to point to I just feel like they had a good approach. It was all pitch types that I think they were absolutely smothering and laying off the sweeper so there was really no point for me to even throw it. I wasn't getting to kill counts. It was just three variations of hard, that's my game, that's how I pitch. Tip your cap, they hit them all.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“The first was a little bit better, I got three outs and in the second I only got two.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“My command as a whole has been spotty. I've gotten away with it a little this early in the year, but tonight they made me pay. It was weak contact, hard contact, walks, hit by pitch—a little bit of everything.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“I'm just going to flush it as best as I can and move on to the next one. They had a good approach.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

What’s next

The Red Sox have two more games against the Twins before heading home to Fenway Park to host the Tigers in a four-game series, giving Crochet a chance to bounce back from his disastrous outing.

The takeaway

Crochet's willingness to take full responsibility for his poor performance and speak honestly about his struggles this season sets a positive example for other pitchers. By owning up to his mistakes and focusing on learning and improving, Crochet demonstrated the kind of accountability and resilience that can help players bounce back from even the toughest outings.