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Crochet Pitches First Career Shutout as Red Sox Extend Win Streak to Nine

The shutout underscores his dominance, cementing his role as Boston’s rotation anchor before the All-Star break.

Jul 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Jul 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Zack Short (38) hits the game winning hit against the Texas Rangers in the 11th inning at Daikin Park. Thomas Shea-Imagn Image
Jul 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) hits a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jul 12, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Crochet threw his first complete-game shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Rays at Fenway Park to close out pre–All-Star break play.
  • He leads the majors with 160 strikeouts and 129⅓ innings pitched and carries a 2.23 ERA into the break.
  • Boston extended its win streak to nine games, marking the team’s longest surge this season.
  • Manager Alex Cora likened Crochet’s clubhouse presence and smarts to veterans Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler.
  • Crochet has embraced a mentoring role in the dugout, guiding teammates such as Greg Weissert on pitching grips.