CHICAGO (AP) — Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in 7 1/3 innings in his first start against his former team, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

CHICAGO (AP) — Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in 7 1/3 innings in his first start against his former team, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

The 25-year-old Crochet was working on a no-hitter before Chase Meidroth singled with one out in the eighth inning. The ace left-hander was lifted after Meidroth's grounder went into left field.

CHICAGO (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet lost his bid for a no-hitter against his former team when Chase Meidroth hit a one-out single for the Chicago White Sox in the eighth ...