The Red Sox rookie has been Boston’s most consistent starter behind Garrett Crochet. And he throws with about the same velo.

Crochet guided the Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday with six strong innings, which he views as the personal mandatory minimum. He scattered six hits, struck out eight, and walked none.

Garrett Crochet pitched six strong innings and was backed by a pair of home runs as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 3-1 Wednesday afternoon to take two of three games in the series.