Garrett Crochet records eight strikeouts in win against Braves

Former Vol Garrett Crochet records eight strikeouts against the Braves on Tuesday.

Chicago (1-4) defeated Atlanta (3-2), 3-2, on Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet (1-1) started for the White Sox and pitched seven innings.

Crochet recorded eight strikeouts, while allowing three hits, one earned run and one walk against the Braves. He totaled 93 pitches, including 63 strikes. The former Vol also recorded his 100th career strikeout in the contest.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.

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