Garrett Crochet delivered an impressive performance for the Chicago White Sox, striking out eight batters over six innings. He allowed just one earned run, five hits, and one walk while throwing 103 pitches, 68 of which were strikes, including 19 swinging. Crochet's ERA now stands at 3.54, a significant improvement from 6.37 on April 24. Over his last seven starts, he has allowed six runs on 23 hits with 53 strikeouts and seven walks in 40 innings pitched. Crochet's efforts helped the White Sox maintain a 3-1 lead after six innings. He also reclaimed the AL lead in strikeouts with 91, surpassing Jack Flaherty, and now has 89 strikeouts for the season.
Since his ERA jumped to 6.37 on April 24, Garrett Crochet has allowed six runs on 23 hits over the last seven starts and 40 innings pitched with 53 strikeouts and seven walks.
Garrett Crochet's 6th, 7th and 8th Ks. https://t.co/ycKLBnWpJK
Garrett Crochet is so filthy 🔥 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K 103 pitches - 68 strikes (19 swinging) https://t.co/LP09t8OrRi
GARRETT CROCHET IS HIM https://t.co/ohnQUyf4UU
In what will probably be his last inning today, Crochet went into an extra gear. Struck out Adame, Sanchez and Perkins. 3-1 White Sox after 6.
Crochet retakes the AL lead in strikeouts at 91. Was tied with Jack Flaherty.
Justin Anderson warming as Crochet opens the 6th at 86 pitches.
Crochet at 86 pitches through five. His ERA now sits at 3.54
Runner on third, one out: Crochet strikes out Yelich on a 97.2 mph four-seamer and fans Adames on a cutter. Crochet has 4 Ks today and 89 for the season