Red Sox reactions: Garrett Crochet dominates, Roman Anthony makes history in win
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Instant reactions from the Red Sox' 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday.
CINCINNATI — Instant reactions from the Red Sox ' 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday: 1. Ace Garrett Crochet struggled throughout spring training, allowing 12 runs on 15 hits in 14 ⅔ innings across four starts. But he turned into his typical dominant self once the calendar flipped to the regular season.
He tossed 6 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out eight. 2. Crochet’s velocity ticked up.
His 63 four-seam fastballs during spring training averaged 95. 6 mph. Against the Reds, his 30 four-seam fastballs averaged 96.
9 mph and he topped out at 98. 3 mph. 3.