Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet made a strong impression in his first start since signing a $170 million, six-year contract. Pitching eight innings shutout the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, he gave up four hits and a walk while striking out eight. This marks his first victory since the offseason trade that sent him from the Chicago White Sox to Boston.
Manager Alex Cora praised Crochet’s performance, saying “That’s the reason he’s here,” referencing the team’s commitment to him. Crochet expressed his excitement about playing for the Red Sox, calling it a “place where we would love to be long term.” He also attributed his newfound success to having a sense of security and freedom from external pressures.
The win boosts Boston’s momentum after signing young infielder Kristian Campbell to an eight-year deal worth $60 million. Campbell’s impressive debut included doubling twice against the Orioles, while Rafael Devers ended a 21-at-bat hitless streak with an RBI double in the fifth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44512127/newly-signed-garrett-crochet-throws-8-scoreless-red-sox