Sat Jun 14 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Judge’s Monster Mash Spoils Crochet’s Dominant Outing, Red Sox Still Top Yankees in Extra Innings
**BOSTON** – Garrett Crochet delivered a masterful performance against the New York Yankees on Friday night, but one errant fastball cost him a potential victory as Aaron Judge blasted a game-tying home run in the ninth inning. Despite the late-game drama, the Boston Red Sox ultimately prevailed 2-1 in the 10th inning thanks to a walk-off single from rookie catcher Carlos Narvaez.
Crochet, acquired in the offseason, was nearly untouchable for 8 ⅓ innings, striking out Judge three times and limiting the rest of the Yankees lineup to just four hits. He finished the night with a career-high seven strikeouts. The Red Sox held a slim 1-0 lead heading into the ninth, but Crochet’s fourth encounter with Judge proved to be the turning point.
On a full count, Crochet’s 99 mph fastball dipped into Judge’s preferred hitting zone, and the Yankees slugger didn’t miss, launching the pitch 443 feet over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park.
“I’m going to live and die with my best pitch,” Crochet said after the game. “Whether it be pitch selection or execution, tough way to end it. But overall, I felt really good tonight.”
Judge acknowledged Crochet’s dominance, stating, “He’s an incredible pitcher. That’s why they traded for him. He works both sides of the plate [and] has overpowering stuff. I was trying to get on base to start a rally, and I was happy to tie it.”
While Crochet didn’t secure the win, his performance was undeniably impressive. For the season, Judge is now just 1-for-7 with six strikeouts against Crochet.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora defended his decision to leave Crochet in the game, saying, “That wasn’t fun. But our guy was throwing great. He was efficient toward the end. We gave him a shot. It didn’t work out. That’s why [Judge] is who he is. One of the best in the world, and he got one pitch down and he hit it out of the ballpark. You tip your hat.”
Amidst the disappointment of the blown save, the Red Sox found a hero in rookie catcher Carlos Narvaez, who delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning. It was his first career walk-off hit, making him the first Red Sox rookie to achieve the feat in the storied rivalry since Josh Reddick in 2011.
“Crochet was awesome,” Narvaez said. “He made a mistake a little bit. But that was a 100 mph fastball. That was impressive… Probably the best pitcher now against the best hitter in baseball.”
Despite the mixed emotions, Crochet expressed pride in his overall outing and appreciation for the Fenway Park faithful. “It was a special feeling jogging back out there. Standing [ovation]. I could tell the fans wanted me out there,” he said.
The Red Sox will look to build on this victory as they continue their series against the Yankees.
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