Garrett Crochet's Historic Meltdown Against the Minnesota Twins

On April 13, 2026, Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet experienced one of the worst outings in Major League Baseball history, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) in just 1 2/3 innings during a game against the Minnesota Twins. This performance marked the first time a Red Sox pitcher had given up 10 or more earned runs in less than two innings, a feat that has only occurred 10 times in MLB history. Crochet's struggles began immediately, as he surrendered four runs in the first inning and followed with seven more in the second before being pulled from the game.

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Crochet faced significant challenges from the outset. In the first inning, he allowed back-to-back doubles and a single, resulting in two runs. He then loaded the bases with a walk and a hit batter, leading to two additional runs scoring due to an error by shortstop Trevor Story. The second inning proved even more disastrous, as Crochet loaded the bases again without recording an out. Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI single, followed by a two-run double from Josh Bell and a three-run home run from Victor Caratini, which pushed the score to 10-0. Ryan Kreidler capped off the inning with a solo home run, leading to Crochet's early exit.

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Following this outing, Crochet's season ERA skyrocketed from 3.12 to 7.58. He failed to record a strikeout for the first time in his career, a stark contrast to his previous performance as a two-time All-Star and runner-up for the American League Cy Young Award. His fastball velocity was notably down, averaging 94.9 mph compared to his typical 96.1 mph, raising concerns about his performance moving forward.

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After the game, Crochet acknowledged his poor command, stating, "My command, as a whole, has been spotty... they made me pay." Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that Crochet is healthy but noted that his performance was subpar, attributing part of the Twins' success to their effective hitting against left-handed pitchers. Cora remarked, "It felt like he had nothing going away from righties... they did an outstanding job covering pitches."

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Critics have pointed out that Crochet's performance raises questions about his consistency and whether there might be underlying issues affecting his pitching. Despite his previous success, this outing has led to speculation about potential adjustments he may need to make to regain his form.

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Crochet is scheduled to make his next start against the Detroit Tigers, where he will seek to rebound from this historic setback. The Red Sox, who lost the game 13-6, will look to regroup as they continue their series against the Twins, aiming to improve their overall record and regain momentum in the early season.

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