Red Sox Pitcher Crochet Struggles in Worst Start of Career

Lefty Garrett Crochet gets chased early as Twins rout Red Sox 13-6

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:23am

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet endured the worst outing of his MLB career on Monday, lasting just 1.2 innings while allowing 11 total runs (10 earned) on 9 hits and 3 walks against the Minnesota Twins. The 13-6 loss raised Crochet's season ERA from 3.12 to 7.58, though the team and fans remain confident the talented lefty can bounce back from this one-off poor performance.

Why it matters

Crochet was acquired by the Red Sox prior to the 2025 season as a top-of-the-rotation starter, so his struggles are concerning for a team hoping to contend. However, even the best pitchers have off-days, and the Red Sox will be counting on Crochet to return to his usual dominant form to anchor their starting rotation.

The details

In Monday's loss, Crochet could only record 5 outs before being pulled, giving up 9 hits, 3 walks, and 10 earned runs. This was the first time in his career the lefty allowed 8 or more earned runs in a start. The poor outing came after Crochet had posted a 3.12 ERA through his first 3 starts of the season.

  • Crochet's start was on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Prior to this start, Crochet had a 3.12 ERA through 3 starts and 17.1 innings pitched.

The players

Garrett Crochet

A left-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who was acquired prior to the 2025 season as a top-of-the-rotation arm.

Minnesota Twins

The opposing team that routed the Red Sox 13-6, chasing Crochet from the game early.

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What’s next

Crochet will have four days to regroup before making his next start, where he'll look to bounce back from this uncharacteristic poor outing.

The takeaway

This was an uncharacteristically poor start for the normally reliable Crochet, but the Red Sox and their fans remain confident the talented lefty can quickly put this one-off performance behind him and return to his usual dominant form to anchor their starting rotation.