Crochet spun six scoreless-plus frames with 12 strikeouts, improving to 16-5 with a 2.63 ERA in 30 starts. His sustained dominance places him among the elite Sox arms, and he’s become a critical workload-managed ace in Boston’s playoff push.

Crochet leads MLB in strikeouts with 228 through 185 innings for Boston; he is three starts away from potentially becoming the Red Sox’s first to lead the majors in Ks since Clemens and Sale did so in their eras. His upside includes an innings title bid, but a high ERA keeps the Triple Crown out of reach.

Crochet takes the ball for a pivotal Sunday start, a move that could swing BOS’s series fate and wild-card odds. His performance anchors the rotation’s stability and informs fantasy managers whether to lean into BOS’ late-season run or pivot to other options.

Crochet, a tough lefty for BOS, held Yankees in a recent start and looms as a key strike-throwing option. His ability to miss bats and navigate late innings could shape Boston’s bullpen depth and NYY’s scoring opportunities across the weekend slate.

Crochet delivered a bounce-back effort in a shutout win, lifting Boston with a dominant appearance as part of the West Coast swing.