Garrett Crochet Falters as Red Sox Offense Stalls Against Tigers
Garrett Crochet struggled and Boston fell 6-2 to the Tigers at Fenway Park on Sunday. A persistent rain delay pushed the first pitch back to 4:35 p.m.
Crochet’s outing
Crochet labored early, then settled before a rough fifth inning unraveled his start. With two outs, he allowed four runs on five straight baserunners.
Dillon Dingler capped the rally with a three-run homer to dead center. Crochet finished with five runs on seven hits, two walks and eight strikeouts over five innings.
His season ERA rose to 7.88 through five starts. He said he felt improvement but paid for mistakes and lost command at key moments.
Tigers pitching and big blows
Framber Valdez held Boston in check through six strong innings. He allowed one run on three hits, walked two, and struck out seven batters.
Valdez threw 98 pitches and 70 strikes. He became the ninth pitcher this season to record 70 or more strikes in a game.
Detroit also received help from Jahmai Jones, who hit a solo home run in the fifth. Matt Vierling delivered two early doubles and Riley Greene added a fifth-inning single.
Dingler’s big day
Dillon Dingler finished a triple shy of the cycle. His three-run blast provided the Tigers the cushion they needed.
Gleyber Torres drove in a run in the ninth with an RBI single. That insurance run extended Detroit’s lead late.
Red Sox offense stalls
The Red Sox offense stalls again, offering little support to their rotation. Boston managed only four runs in the first three games of the weekend series.
Willson Contreras hit a first-inning solo shot, a 394-foot drive into the Green Monster seats. Trevor Story reached and stole a base, and Wilyer Abreu drew a walk, but the club left runners stranded.
Caleb Durbin delivered a two-out RBI double in the ninth for Boston’s final run. Still, the team has scored three runs or fewer in 11 of its first 21 games.
Manager and player notes
Manager Alex Cora said the fastball and cutter showed positive signs. He added that Valdez expanded the zone with his changeup and breaking ball.
Trevor Story called the offense inconsistent and stressed the need for steadier production. He urged the team to give starters and bullpen more room to work.
The Red Sox will try to salvage a series split on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 11:10 a.m.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
