Crochet's Red Sox Debut: Can He Turn Spring Struggles Around?

0:00This is Corey with the story with Boston Red Sox News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Boston Red Sox opened their season against the Cincinnati Reds, with pitcher Garrett Crochet taking the mound for the first game. This match upsets the tone right away for Boston's hopes in a competitive year. Crochet had a tough spring training this time around, posting a 7.36 earned run average. His final outing against the Atlanta Braves was rough, as he gave up 6 earned runs on 6 hits over several innings. Manager Alex Corey stayed positive about it, noting that Crochet got the work he needed, including pitching into the 6th inning. Corey feels he's primed and ready to face the Reds now. Crochet himself sees it as progress with each appearance, blaming some issues on pitch choices that he'll adjust for regular season games. Last spring, he excelled in training, but struggled in his debut start, so he hopes this year flips that script. Building off his runner-up finish in the American League's side young race last season,

1:00Crochet keeps his mindset steady and eyes on pushing the Red Sox. Toward a world series run, as the action gets underway.