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Crochet’s 8-Inning Gem Puts Red Sox on Brink of Postseason

The win leaves Boston positioned to secure a Wild Card berth as early as before the Toronto finale depending on Astros–Athletics results.

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Apr 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) leaves the field after Chicago White Sox third baseman Chase Meidroth (10) singles during the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Garrett Crochet delivered eight shutout innings on 100 pitches with six strikeouts and no walks for his 18th win in a 7-1 victory at Rogers Centre.
  • Boston improved to 87-71 and moved closer to clinching, with scheduling creating a scenario in which results out west could seal a berth before the last game of the series.
  • Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narváez homered as the Red Sox totaled 12 hits and jumped to a 3-0 first-inning lead against Max Scherzer.
  • Manager Alex Cora said he hopes Crochet can start Game 1 of the postseason if Boston closes out a spot.
  • If the season ended today, the Red Sox would open the AL Wild Card at Yankee Stadium, while Toronto would receive an ALDS bye due to its tiebreaker over New York.