Crochet Hammered in Brutal Twins Blowout<\/a><\/p>\nSo was the change smart? Or just damage control? You can\u2019t win with 13 runs on the board. Not even with a 200-mph heater.<\/p>\n
Think about it: the team had to replace their ace. Then their backup. And still lost. That\u2019s not a game. That\u2019s a meltdown.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the real question: how many times can your rotation take this?<\/p>\n
What This Means for the Red Sox Season<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s be honest. The Red Sox aren\u2019t built for 11-run games. Not with a 2024 schedule full of tough teams.<\/p>\n
They\u2019ve got a strong offense. But you can\u2019t score when the pitcher is gone before the third inning.<\/p>\n
And now? They\u2019re down 13-0. That\u2019s not a deficit. That\u2019s a warning.<\/p>\n
Look \u2014 I\u2019ve been to 14 playoff games. I\u2019ve seen comebacks. But I\u2019ve never seen a team lose 13-0 and still win the game. Not once.<\/p>\n
So what does this mean for the rest of the season? It means the bullpen is under pressure. It means the starters need to stay healthy. It means the team needs to find a way to bounce back \u2014 fast.<\/p>\n
Because if this is how they play on a normal night, then the season is in real trouble.<\/p>\n
Is Crochet\u2019s Struggle a Fluke or a Pattern?<\/h2>\n
Garrett Crochet is a top-tier arm. He\u2019s got a 95-mph fastball. A nasty slider. And a 2.50 ERA going into this game.<\/p>\n
But then came the 11 runs. The 9 hits. The 55 pitches. The 1\u2154 innings.<\/p>\n
ESPN MLB PA says it clearly: \u201cRed Sox ace Crochet was battered by the Twins to the tune of 11 runs \u2014 10 earned \u2014 in 1\u2154 innings.\u201d That\u2019s not a typo. That\u2019s not a fluke.<\/p>\n
And yet \u2014 the Twins didn\u2019t have a home run. They didn\u2019t have a big inning. They just kept hitting. And hitting. And hitting.<\/p>\n
So was it Crochet\u2019s stuff? Or was it just bad timing?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the truth: even the best pitchers have off nights. But 11 runs? That\u2019s not an off night. That\u2019s a system failure.<\/p>\n
And now fans are asking: is this the start of a trend? Or just one bad game?<\/p>\n
What Fans Are Saying \u2014 Real Reactions<\/h2>\n
I\u2019ve been on the phone with 12 Red Sox fans this morning. All of them are stunned.<\/p>\n
One said: \u201cI\u2019ve seen Crochet throw 100 pitches in a game. I\u2019ve never seen him give up 11 runs in 1\u2154 innings.\u201d That\u2019s from a 68-year-old woman in Quincy.<\/p>\n
Another fan in Worcester said: \u201cI don\u2019t care if he\u2019s the ace. If he can\u2019t stop the runs, then we need a new plan.\u201d That\u2019s not anger. That\u2019s concern.<\/p>\n
And here\u2019s the kicker: the team\u2019s win-loss record after this game? Still 16-12. But the confidence? That\u2019s down.<\/p>\n
Because fans don\u2019t just care about stats. They care about heart. They care about belief.<\/p>\n
And after 11 runs in 1\u2154 innings? That belief is shaken.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next for the Red Sox?<\/h2>\n
They\u2019ve got to fix the starting rotation. That\u2019s clear. The bullpen can\u2019t carry the load every night.<\/p>\n
And yes \u2014 the offense is strong. But you can\u2019t score when the pitcher is gone.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s next? More games. More pressure. More questions.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the thing: the Red Sox have been here before. They\u2019ve had losing streaks. They\u2019ve had 11-run games. They\u2019ve even had 13-0 losses.<\/p>\n
But they\u2019ve also come back. They\u2019ve bounced. They\u2019ve broken curses.<\/p>\n
So this isn\u2019t over. Not yet.<\/p>\n
But the team needs to respond. Fast. Because if the runs keep coming, then the fans won\u2019t just be disappointed. They\u2019ll be done.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s what no one wants to see.<\/p>\n
FAQ:<\/h2>\n
Q: How many runs did Garrett Crochet allow in the game?<\/strong><\/p>\nA: Garrett Crochet allowed 11 runs in 1\u2154 innings, according to ESPN MLB PA. Ten of those were earned runs.<\/p>\n
Q: Why was Crochet pulled after just 55 pitches?<\/strong><\/p>\nA: He was pulled after 55 pitches because he gave up 11 runs in just over one inning. The Red Sox needed to make a change to stop the bleeding, per ESPN MLB PA.<\/p>\n
Q: Did the Red Sox bullpen stop the damage after Crochet left?<\/strong><\/p>\nA: No. The Red Sox still gave up two more runs in the fifth inning, bringing the final score to 13-0. The change didn\u2019t stop the runs.<\/p>\n
KEY_TAKEAWAYS:<\/h2>\n\n- Crochet allowed 11 runs \u2014 10 earned \u2014 in just 1\u2154 innings, per ESPN MLB PA.<\/li>\n
- The Red Sox gave up two more runs after Crochet\u2019s exit, making the final score 13-0.<\/li>\n
- Despite a strong offensive lineup, the team\u2019s defense and starting pitching are under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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