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Red Sox Tap Garrett Crochet for Game 1 as Yankees Expected to Start Max Fried

A retooled Yankees club riding a late-season surge poses a stiffer test than the version Boston handled during the regular season.

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Aug 23, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Boston officially named left-hander Garrett Crochet its Game 1 starter for the best-of-3 AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
  • New York is expected to counter with left-hander Max Fried, who recorded a 1.96 ERA across three starts against Boston this season.
  • Crochet dominated the matchup during the regular season, with the Red Sox going 4-0 in his starts as he produced a 3.29 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 27.1 innings.
  • The Red Sox finished 9-4 against the Yankees overall, though New York claimed two of three in their most recent series at Fenway Park.
  • Bolstered by midseason additions including relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval, the Yankees closed on a 25-8 run and led MLB in runs scored and home runs.