Garrett Crochet notches first career complete game, shuts out Rays to extend Red Sox win streak to 9 games

Garrett Crochet secured his first career complete game with a 1-0 shutout of the Tampa Bay Rays, extending the Boston Red Sox' winning streak to nine games. The 26-year-old pitcher struck out nine batters and allowed only three hits while throwing 100 pitches. This victory marked Crochet's tenth win of the season and lowered his ERA to 2. 23, placing him fifth in the MLB. Notably, he reclaimed the strikeout lead with 160, and his 129 innings pitched are the highest in baseball.

His previous near-complete game against the New York Yankees adds significance to this achievement. First baseman Abraham Toro made a game-saving defensive play in the sixth inning, demonstrating the team's resilience despite a high error count. Crochet praised his teammates for their hard work and collaboration throughout the game. He is the first Red Sox pitcher to record a home shutout in a 1-0 game since Pedro Martinez in 2000, underscoring the historic nature of his performance.