Crochet's Spring Struggles: Red Sox Fans Hope for Bounce Back

0:00On March 22nd, Gera Crochet has struggled in spring training with the Red Sox. In 14 and a half innings, he struck out only eight batters. That gives him 4.9 strikeouts per 9 innings, a big drop from his career mark of 11.6. He allowed 12 runs in that time, posting a 7.36 ERA. On the bright side, Walk Stay Low and he avoided home runs. It's a tiny sample size though, and pitches often experiment with pitches this time of year. His velocity has held steady, which eases some worries. No one is panicking yet, since Crochet has dominated in recent seasons. Red Sox fans just hope his opening day starts shows a sharper edge. Keep an eye on him as the regular season kicks off. He could bounce back quick. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered team coverage.