Boston, September 15, 2025
News Summary
In a crucial American League wild-card matchup, Garrett Crochet struck out 12 batters over six innings, guiding the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox’s strong start with six runs in the first inning paved the way for their win, leaving them 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the top wild-card spot. This victory marks Boston’s first winning season since 2021, showcasing Crochet’s impressive performance and the team’s late-season momentum.
Boston — Garrett Crochet struck out 12 batters over six innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees on September 14, 2025, a result that carried major implications in the American League wild-card race.
Key result and playoff implications
The Red Sox salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the Yankees, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning to build an early lead that Crochet protected. The win left Boston 1.5 games behind New York for the top wild-card spot. With Houston and Texas both losing that day, Boston gained a game on each club and maintained second place in the wild-card standings. The victory also secured Boston’s first winning season since 2021.
Starting pitcher performance and team impact
Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts while working six innings, improving his season record to 16-5 with a 2.63 ERA. His fastball touched 99 mph, and the team has been managing his workload carefully since the All-Star break. Crochet recorded his 20th quality start of the season, the most for the Red Sox since Chris Sale had 23 in 2017, and Boston has won 21 of the 30 games Crochet started this year.
Game details and bullpen
Boston’s offense erupted early with a six-run first inning, but the lineup went quiet after that despite totaling 12 hits for the game. New York answered with three home runs; Crochet allowed two of those long balls, surrendered to Amed Rosario and Aaron Judge. Crochet slipped on the mound in the fourth inning but remained in the game and was not injured. Garrett Whitlock followed with a scoreless outing, and Aroldis Chapman closed out the win, recording his 30th save of the season.
Context within the season and roster notes
The Red Sox signed Crochet during the offseason and finalized a six-year, $170 million deal that will take effect next year. His strong season has been a major factor in Boston’s late-season surge and playoff push. Romy Gonzalez extended a club-leading hitting streak to 14 games, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball at the time. The Red Sox finished the season series against the Yankees 9-4, setting up the possibility of a postseason rivalry if both clubs reach the playoffs.
Player and manager perspectives (summarized)
Team leaders emphasized Crochet’s role in setting the tone early and noted the importance of his high-velocity fastball and controlled workload. Crochet, focused on the final weeks of the regular season, said he did not want to reach the postseason with regrets and viewed a potential playoff matchup with the Yankees as a meaningful indicator that the team had achieved its goal of reaching the playoffs.
What’s next
The Red Sox will have a scheduled day off before beginning a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. The team heads into that break with momentum from the series victory and several individual performances — particularly Crochet’s start and Chapman’s 30th save — that will be useful as they push through the final stretch of the regular season.
Box-score style summary
- Final score: Boston Red Sox 6, New York Yankees 4
- Date: September 14, 2025
- Winning pitcher: Garrett Crochet (16-5), 6 innings, 12 strikeouts
- Notable: Crochet allowed two homers (Amed Rosario, Aaron Judge) and slipped on the mound in the fourth but was uninjured
- Save: Aroldis Chapman (30th of season)
- Team hits: Boston 12
- Series: Red Sox won season series vs. Yankees 9-4
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Garrett Crochet perform in the game?
Crochet pitched six innings, struck out 12 batters, allowed two home runs, and recorded the win to move to 16-5 on the season with a 2.63 ERA.
How did the Red Sox score their runs?
Boston scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning and did not score again for the remainder of the game, finishing with 12 hits overall.
What are the playoff implications of this result?
The win kept Boston 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the top American League wild-card spot. Houston and Texas losses that day allowed Boston to gain a game on both clubs and maintain second place in the wild-card race.
Was Crochet injured after slipping on the mound?
No. Crochet slipped in the fourth inning but remained in the game and was not injured.
Who closed the game for Boston?
Garrett Whitlock worked after Crochet and Aroldis Chapman recorded the final outs, notching his 30th save of the season.
What’s next for the Red Sox?
The team will have a scheduled day off before starting a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | September 14, 2025 |
| Final score | Red Sox 6, Yankees 4 |
| Starter | Garrett Crochet — 6 IP, 12 K, 2 HR allowed, Win (16-5), 2.63 ERA |
| Save | Aroldis Chapman (30th) |
| Boston hits | 12 (6 runs in 1st inning, 0 thereafter) |
| Series result vs. Yankees | Red Sox won season series 9-4 |
| Standings impact | Boston trails New York by 1.5 games for top AL wild-card spot; gained a game on Houston and Texas |
| Next | Day off, then three-game series at Oakland Athletics |
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Additional Resources
- MLB: Garrett Crochet Leads Red Sox
- ESPN: Crochet Stems Tide for Red Sox
- Boston Globe: Crochet Leads Red Sox
- MassLive: Red Sox Reaction to Crochet’s Performance
- Fox Sports: Red Sox Hold Off Yankees
- Wikipedia: Boston Red Sox
- Google Search: Garrett Crochet MLB
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Baseball
- Google News: Garrett Crochet
- Google Scholar: Garrett Crochet
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