Garrett Crochet on Red Sox 1-5 start: ‘it’s embarrassing’

Garrett Crochet didn’t hold back when asked about the Boston Red Sox and their slow start to the 2026 season, with just one win in six games. He openly called the situation “embarrassing” and even turned the criticism on himself following a rough outing.

“It’s embarrassing…” was Crochet’s blunt reaction after the loss to the Houston Astros, which marked the team’s fifth straight defeat. He allowed four earned runs over 5.0 innings and described his own performance on the mound as “unacceptable.”

The Red Sox’s only win so far came against the Cincinnati Reds in the opening game of that series. They started the year on a positive note, but things quickly unraveled, with pitching struggles becoming increasingly evident.

Crochet wants things to turn around in Boston

Crochet was part of that lone victory, delivering a strong outing with 6.0 innings, just three hits allowed, and eight strikeouts. At that point, it looked like he could be a stabilizing force for the rotation.

Now, he’s hoping for a turnaround as the team heads home to face the San Diego Padres. “I expect us to have a better response once we get there,” Crochet said, referring to the upcoming series, which will also serve as the Red Sox’s home opener after six road games.

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The season is still young, and Boston has time to recover. The Padres series kicks off a stretch that also includes matchups against the Milwaukee Brewers before the team hits the road again on April 11 to face the St. Louis Cardinals.