Trending Now - Red Sox's Crochet Struggles as Twins Pummel Him for 11 Runs

WHO:

ESPN - Garrett Crochet is a two-time All-Star who finished second in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2025.

MLB.com - Byron Buxton hit his first home run of the year on April 12th, 2026, making him the all-time home run leader at Target Field with 85 home runs.

ESPN - Garrett Crochet, a 26-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, suffered a poor outing.

ESPN - Victor Caratini, a player for the Minnesota Twins, hit a home run during the game.

ESPN - Ryan Kreidler, an infielder for the Minnesota Twins, also hit a home run in the game.

WHAT:

ESPN - Crochet gave up four runs, three earned, in a 31-pitch first inning and seven runs in the second inning before being removed with two outs and Boston trailing 11-0.

MLB.com - Crochet's outing on April 12th, 2026, marked the first time he gave up more than seven earned runs in a game, surpassing his previous high of seven runs allowed.

MLB.com - Crochet's nine hits allowed equaled a career high.

MLB.com - Crochet's overall line for the game was 1 2/3 innings, nine hits, 11 runs, 10 earned runs, three walks, and no strikeouts.

Boston Globe - Crochet's four-seam fastball averaged 94.9 miles per hour during the game, down from his season average of 96.1 miles per hour, with his last pitch clocked at 92.7 miles per hour.

ESPN - Crochet became the first pitcher to allow 10 or more earned runs in two or fewer innings in a game after finishing top-2 in Cy Young voting in the previous season.

MLB.com - Crochet's first inning included four runs scored against him, while the second inning saw seven more runs added.

MLB.com - The Twins scored 11 runs against Crochet in the first two innings of the game.

Boston Globe - Crochet's four-seam fastball averaged 94.9 miles per hour, down from his season average of 96.1 miles per hour, with his last pitch clocked at 92.7 miles per hour.

Boston Globe - Crochet stated, “I’m just going to flush it as best I can. Move on to the next one.”

Boston Globe - Manager Alex Cora confirmed, “He’s healthy, so that’s the most important thing.”

ESPN - Crochet's outing on April 12th, 2026, was the first time he allowed more than seven earned runs in a game, surpassing his previous high of seven runs allowed.

MLB.com - Crochet's four-seam fastball averaged 94.9 miles per hour during the game, down from his season average of 96.1 miles per hour.

ESPN - Crochet's outing marked the first time he allowed more than seven earned runs in a game.

ESPN - Crochet's nine hits allowed equaled a career high.

MLB.com - Crochet's previous shortest start was due to a rain-suspended game where he threw only four pitches.

MLB.com - The Red Sox's starting rotation had a 1.52 ERA over their last trip through before Crochet's outing.

ESPN - Garrett Crochet allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, and nine hits in 1⅔ innings pitched.

ESPN - Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to allow 10 runs in fewer than two innings.

ESPN - Crochet's season ERA increased to 7.58 after the game.

MLB.com - The Twins scored 11 runs against Crochet in the first two innings of the game.

MLB.com - The final score of the game was Minnesota Twins 13, Boston Red Sox 6.

MLB.com - Crochet walked three batters, hit one batter, and did not record a strikeout.

WHERE:

ESPN - The game took place at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game occurred on April 12th, 2026.

MLB.com - Crochet's previous season (2025) saw him allow a total of 10 earned runs during his first seven starts, a number he tied in just the game on April 12th, 2026.

ESPN - The game occurred on April 12th, 2026.

ESPN - Crochet's previous season (2025) saw him allow a total of 10 earned runs during his first seven starts.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Twins capitalized on Crochet's lack of command, with the first six hitters reaching base in the second inning.

HOW:

MLB.com - Crochet threw 55 pitches, with only 30 of them being strikes during his outing.

The Boston Globe - Crochet's velocity on all of his pitches was down during the game, with his last four-seam fastball clocked at 92.7 miles per hour.

ESPN - Crochet's outing was the first time in 68 career starts that he did not record a strikeout.

ESPN - Crochet threw 55 pitches, with only 30 of them being strikes during his outing.

MLB.com - Crochet's first inning included four runs scored against him, while the second inning saw seven more runs added.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:20 UTC)

In a challenging outing on Sunday, Crochet struggled significantly, giving up eleven runs, ten of which were earned, over just one and two-thirds innings against Boston. He allowed nine hits, matching a career high, and his four-seam fastball averaged 94.9 miles per hour, noticeably lower than his season average. This performance marked the first time Crochet surrendered more than seven earned runs in a game, as he faced difficulties with only 30 of his 55 pitches landing as strikes.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 13:21 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, pitcher Crochet became the first player to allow ten or more earned runs in two or fewer innings after finishing in the top two of Cy Young voting last season, as the Twins scored eleven runs against him in the first two innings of the game. Crochet's performance saw him give up four runs in the first inning and seven in the second, with his fastball averaging 94.9 miles per hour, a drop from his season average of 96.1. After the game, Crochet expressed his determination to move on, stating, “I’m just going to flush it as best I can,” while manager Alex Cora reassured fans that Crochet is healthy, which he emphasized is the most important thing.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 11:17 UTC)

on Sunday, Byron Buxton hit his first home run of the season, making him the all-time home run leader at Target Field with a total of 85 home runs. In the same game, Garrett Crochet, a two-time All-Star, had a rough outing, allowing more than seven earned runs for the first time in his career, with his four-seam fastball averaging 94.9 miles per hour, down from his season average. His velocity continued to decline, as his last fastball was clocked at just 92.7 miles per hour.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:40 UTC)

In a challenging outing on Sunday, Crochet allowed more than seven earned runs for the first time in his career, tying the total he had given up in his first seven starts of the previous season. He also matched a career high by allowing nine hits and, notably, did not record a single strikeout, marking the first time in 68 starts that he faced this situation. Prior to this game, the Red Sox's starting rotation had been impressive, boasting a 1.52 ERA over their last trip through the lineup.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 04:01 UTC)

In a challenging outing for the Boston Red Sox, Garrett Crochet allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, and nine hits in just 1⅔ innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Sunday. Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to give up 10 runs in fewer than two innings, while the Twins capitalized on his struggles, with Victor Caratini and Ryan Kreidler both hitting home runs during the game. The final score was Minnesota Twins 13, Boston Red Sox 6, and Crochet's season ERA now stands at 7.58 after this performance.