It’s safe to say that Garrett Crochet is the biggest reason for a Red Sox resurgence in 2025. The left-hander has been a rock atop Boston’s rotation, leading the team back to the postseason. Now, he’ll face the ultimate test: a Game 1 start at Yankee Stadium.
In this battle between ancient rivals, can Boston’s ace toss another gem? Here is my top Garrett Crochet player prop bet ahead of Tuesday night’s playoff opener.
New York is favored (-137) over Boston, with the over/under set at seven runs. Before the start of Tuesday’s postseason matchup, here’s my favorite Garrett Crochet player prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Garrett Crochet over 7.5 strikeouts thrown (-126)
It was a season to remember for Garrett Crochet. Not since the days of Pedro Martinez have Red Sox fans seen a starter this dominant. Through 205.1 innings of work, the left-hander has recorded a 2.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and league-leading 255 strikeouts. If not for Detroit’s Tarik Skubal, the 26-year-old would be a shoo-in for American League Cy Young.
What happens when an unstoppable lineup meets an unhittable pitcher? We’re about to find out. The Yankees lead all of baseball with 5.24 runs per game. Unlike in years past, this lineup isn’t top-heavy. Alongside slugger Aaron Judge, eight different New York hitters have tallied at least 20 home runs.
Despite their offensive prowess, the Pinstripes have struggled against Crochet. The southpaw has surrendered ten earned runs over 27.1 innings pitched against New York this season (3.29 ERA). During his two most recent meetings with the Yankees, the All-Star has notched a combined 23 strikeouts.
Even when they’re hitting, the Bronx Bombers have had their issues with whiffs. New York has struck out 400 times this season vs. left-handed pitching, tenth-most in baseball. Crochet has reached at least eight K’s in 19 of his 32 outings in 2025 (59%).
It is a postseason game, so Boston might be quicker to turn to its stellar bullpen. Still, I’d expect manager Alex Cora to let Crochet go at least six innings barring something catastrophic. That’s more than enough time for the lefty to rack up plenty of punch outs.
