Garrett Crochet took the mound for the Chicago White Sox against the Houston Astros. Despite his recent dominant performances, including a 1.45 ERA, 46 strikeouts, and a 0.71 WHIP over the last 30 days, Crochet allowed three runs over six innings, marking the first time he has given up more than two runs since April 24. He struck out eight batters but allowed a season-high nine hits. The White Sox trailed the Astros 3-1 when Crochet exited the game, with Houston's Hunter Brown on the mound. Notably, Crochet has logged 115-plus strikeouts with 20 walks or less over his first 15 starts, a feat achieved by only one other pitcher since 1901. Despite allowing a 2-0 deficit early on, Crochet managed to keep the score close at 2-1 before the Astros extended their lead. He generated 19 whiffs on the day.
Garrett Crochet had a quality start today, striking out 8 in 6.0 IP with 3 ER Crochet counties to tear through batters with his fastball and cutter, generating 19 whiffs on the day. He induced a lot of chases, but couldn't limit hard contact overall https://t.co/6hjGZxYkFU
Crochet's line: 6 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, BB, 8 K. 85/63 Justin Anderson pitching, Sox down 3-1
Garrett Crochet done after six innings. He allowed a season-high nine hits. He allowed only three runs, but it’s the most since April 24. He struck out eight. He was fine, just not excellent, noticeable because he’s been excellent most of the time.
Crochet's most recent starts: Vs. Baltimore: 11 Ks Vs. Milwaukee: 8 Ks Vs. Boston: 10 Ks Vs. Seattle 13 Ks Vs. Houston: 8 Ks (still in play)
You know Garrett Crochet is good when 6 innings of 3 run ball with 8 strikeouts is a “bad” game by his standards.
First time Garrett Crochet has allowed more than two runs since April 24 v Minnesota. Houston up 3-1, T6 8:39 PM · Jun 19, 2024
First time Garrett Crochet has allowed more than two runs since April 24 v Minnesota. Houston up 3-0, T6
Garrett Crochet gives up a one-out double ahead of a one-out single that scores a run. Sox down 3-1 in the sixth inning.
A lot of traffic on the base paths thanks to seven hits and one walk allowed, but Garrett Crochet hasn’t given up much on the scoreboard through five innings, with Sox down 2-1. Crochet has eight strikeouts, the pitch count is pretty low, and the Sox’ bullpen is quiet.
Eight strikeouts for Crochet through 5, who has allowed seven hits in last three innings, including a couple of softies. He stepped off in time to catch sneaky Mauricio Dubon trying to steal third, so that helped. Sox trail Astros, Hunter Brown 2-1 B5
Eight strikeouts for Crochet through 5, who has allowed seven hits in last three innings, including a couple of softies. He stepped off in time to catch sneaky Mauricio Dubon trying to steal third, so that helped. Sox trail Astros, Hunter Brown 2-0 B5
Dubon gets caught stealing third, Crochet knocks down Diaz and the Astros get nothing out of first and second, one out.
Crochet has allowed two runs, but has made big pitches to keep it at a 2-0 deficit. Crochet at six strikeouts in four innings and 122 for the season
Astros go up 2-0 on Caratini's soft single to left. Five hits against Crochet, relying on the four-seam/cutter combo again. He has five strikeouts with two away in the fourth.
A leadoff walk in the fourth bites Garrett Crochet, who went walk, single, strikeout, single against the first four hitters he faced in the inning, the second single driving in a run. Sox down 2-0.
Eight four-seam fastballs, 3 cutters for Crochet in the first, per Statcast
Garrett Crochet's 2Ks in the 1st. https://t.co/0FnTXPyMtd
Crochet is perfect through 1, with 2 strikeouts
Garrett Crochet strikes out Jose Altuve. White Sox and Astros underway. 90 degrees at first pitch
I talked with Erick Fedde about Garrett Crochet today, and this is what he had to say. Crochet to the hill right now as the clock strikes baseball on the South Side. Play ball. https://t.co/ADR9YpUX5M
Per White Sox notes, Garrett Crochet is second pitcher since at least 1901 to log 115-plus strikeouts with 20 walks or less over first 15 starts, joining the Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka (119 K, 17 BB) in 2014.
Garrett Crochet's MLB rankings in the last 30 days. 1.45 ERA T-1st 46 strikeouts 1st 0.71 WHIP 1st
Astros vs. White Sox LHP Crochet: https://t.co/BBk36Pozug
Garrett Crochet on the bump for the Sox tonight. The lineup behind him: https://t.co/2AIbO5rxqG
Crochet takes the mound vs. Houston https://t.co/KhKcFWK5aQ
Garrett Crochet’s ranks among all MLB pitchers this season. K/9: 1st Strikeouts: 2nd WHIP: 2nd H/9: 5th fWAR: 5th bWAR: 6th K/BB: 8th FIP: 11th https://t.co/XPNbRzdH8k
Should teams be wary of trading for Garrett Crochet? @BNightengale shares his concerns. ⚾ Listen now: https://t.co/Pzp5fsKRn8 https://t.co/BC1BJonSOo
With four weeks left until the All-Star break, White Sox fans might be seeing less of prized left-hander Garrett Crochet, more of the team’s unheralded pitchers and a few snippets of their prospects. https://t.co/exPNuvZ1Lv
Should the White Sox build their rotation around Garrett Crochet or trade him for more assets? Join @ChuckGarfien and @RyanMcGuffey as they weigh the pros and cons. What would you do? Listen now: https://t.co/Om7iy6qARn https://t.co/iCIFUL1JWT
From @MDGonzales: White Sox fans soon might see less of ace Garrett Crochet https://t.co/YOubjXennr