"In a season already filled with dominant pitching across the league, Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet just placed his name beside two of the franchise's most revered legends. With his 11-strikeout performance against the New York Yankees Saturday afternoon, the 26-year-old left-hander officially became the fastest pitcher in Red Sox history to reach 200 strikeouts, joining Pedro Martinez and Roger Clemens in the exclusive club."
"Crochet's historic milestone came in just 160 innings-an achievement not even Martinez or Clemens matched during their Cy Young campaigns. It was his third start of the year against New York and yet another chapter in the ongoing Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry as he carved through the lineup for seven innings, allowing just one run on a Giancarlo Stanton homer while fanning 11 batters."
"Originally acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a 2024 offseason trade, Crochet wasted no time proving his value in Boston. After signing a six-year, $170 million extension, the converted reliever has evolved into an AL Cy Young Award candidate leading the league in strikeouts per nine innings among starters at 11.25. Even more impressive, the lefty became the first Red Sox southpaw since Chris Sale in 2019 to surpass 200 strikeouts in a season."
Garrett Crochet reached 200 strikeouts in just 160 innings, the fastest mark in Red Sox history. He struck out 11 batters in a seven-inning outing against the New York Yankees while allowing one run on a Giancarlo Stanton homer. The milestone marked his third start of the year against New York and placed him alongside Pedro Martínez and Roger Clemens. Crochet was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a 2024 offseason trade and signed a six-year, $170 million extension after converting from the bullpen. He leads starters with 11.25 strikeouts per nine and is an AL Cy Young candidate.
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