Red Sox Win 2-1 Over Yankees with Crochet Mastery, Narváez Walk-Off

Garrett Crochet has emerged as a dominant pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, consistently challenging New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this season. In a recent 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Yankees, Crochet held the lineup scoreless over 8 1/3 innings, striking out Judge three times before giving up a game-tying 443-foot home run in the ninth inning. Despite this, Crochet stood by his approach of pitching aggressively with his best pitch, a 99 mph fastball, which he believes is the key to his success. Catcher Carlos Narváez, a former Yankee acquired by Boston, played a pivotal role both defensively and offensively, firing a perfect throw to prevent a steal and delivering a walk-off single in the 10th inning to secure the win. Both teammates and opponents, including Judge, have praised Crochet's overpowering pitching and Narváez's maturity and work ethic behind the plate. The Red Sox continue to benefit from the strong performances of these newcomers, with Crochet leading the American League in strikeouts and Narváez ranking among the top catchers in both offensive and defensive metrics.