The Boston Red Sox go for their second straight series win this afternoon as they wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox shut out Toronto in game one, 5-0, while the Blue Jays returned the favor with a 3-0 shutout last night. The Red Sox are 2-1 since the firing of manager Alex Cora, averaging 3.3 runs per game while allowing two runs per game. Ahead of today’s finale, the Red Sox are reportedly recalling utility player Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. The big news today is that Boston ace left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet is heading to the injured list with shoulder inflammation.
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Nate Eaton
Eaton, in 27 games at Triple-A Worcester, is hitting .292 with a .831 OPS. He has five doubles, a triple, three home runs, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, and six stolen bases on seven attempts. Eaton played in four games with Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic, hitting .316 with a .895 OPS. He had two doubles, a home run, an RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base. He’s appeared in 113 career big league games, hitting .233 with a .610 OPS. He has eight doubles, three triples, two home runs, 17 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases on 26 chances.
Garrett Crochet
Crochet this season in six starts is 3-3. He posts a 6.30 ERA, a 4.33 FIP, a 1.47 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts in 30 innings. This comes after he finished second in American League Cy Young voting last season and eighth in MVP voting. He made 32 starts, going 18-5. He posted a 2.59 ERA, a 2.89 FIP, a 1.03 WHIP, and 255 strikeouts in 205.1 innings.
