NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · October 1, 2026 UTC
The Boston Red Sox decision to pitch Garrett Crochet in Game 2 of the AL wild card series at Yankee Stadium did not go as planned. Having not pitched in a game since April due to injury, the 2025 AL Cy Young Award runner-up was summoned by manager Chad Tracy in the sixth inning with a two-run game on the line. [1] [2]
Though Crochet struck out his first batter, a dropped third strike error by catcher Adley Rutschman allowed the runner to reach base. Following a stolen base, a throwing error, and several consecutive hits, Crochet was pulled without recording an official out, leaving the bases loaded. Relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock surrendered further runs as the Yankees extended their lead to 8-1, effectively ending Boston's season. [1] [2]
Sources
- Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet Decision Backfires; Adley Rutschman Doesn’t Help — 2026-10-01T02:15:24+00:00
- Red Sox ace has MLB playoff disaster pitching first game in months — 2026-10-01T02:19:52+00:00