Crawford (3-5) allowed nine runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford gave up three runs in each of the second, third and fourth frames, including a trio of home runs. He had been taken deep just three times over his previous six outings. Friday's poor start launched his season ERA to 5.14 through 68.1 frames. Crawford has given up 16 runs through 14.2 innings over his last three appearances. He's expected to start at home against the Blue Jays next week.

Crawford gave up two earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford struggled with his control, issuing four free passes, but he allowed only six baserunners in total on 94 pitches over six innings of work. The damage came on a two-run home run off the bat of Isiah Kiner-Falefa. It was a good bounce-back performance for Crawford against a tough lineup after he was torched for five runs his last time out against the Royals. The 26-year-old rookie has a K:BB of 65:23 in 64.2 innings pitched and is tentatively expected to make his next start at Baltimore.

Crawford (3-4) yielded five runs on five hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford coughed up two runs in the third inning but most of the damage came on MJ Melendez's three-run shot in the fifth. The 26-year-old rookie snapped his six-start streak of fewer than four runs allowed and saw his season ERA climb to 4.30. Since the start of July, Crawford owns a 3.23 ERA through 39 frames. He's expected to face the Yankees at home next week.

Crawford (3-3) earned the win during Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Houston, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts in six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford surrendered his lone run on consecutive hits to lead off the bottom of the first inning, but he was able to quiet Houston's potent offense thereafter, retiring seven straight Astros at one point. The 26-year-old induced a solid 12 swinging strikes on 94 pitches en route to striking out six for the fourth time in his last six games. During that span, Crawford has pitched to a 2.38 ERA across 34 innings while facing top-tier competition in the Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians and Rays twice. He carries a 4.15 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into his next start, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against Kansas City.

Crawford pitched 5.2 innings against Cleveland on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out two batters. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie gave up a solo homer to Jose Ramirez in the fourth inning, but that was the only run the Guardians could muster against him. Crawford wasn't overpowering -- he picked up only two punchouts and induced only eight swings-and-misses -- but he was efficient in throwing 49 of 69 pitches for strikes. The right-hander fell one out shy of his third straight quality start, but it was nonetheless another effective outing that should strengthen his case to remain in the rotation even when Boston's staff returns to full health. Over his past five starts, Crawford has posted a 2.57 ERA and 26:4 K:BB across 28 innings.

Crawford (2-3) took the loss against Toronto on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out four and walking one over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford threw 52 of 77 pitches for strikes in Saturday's contest. He pitched well enough to win but lacked run support from his offense. The righty did pick up a quality start, his second in a row. Crawford has pitched well in July after assuming a starting role. He has a 24:4 K:BB and a 2.82 ERA this month despite facing the Rays twice and the Yankees and Blue Jays once apiece. He will take a 4.50 ERA into his next appearance.

Crawford pitched six-plus innings against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was splendid through six frames, holding the Rays scoreless and giving up just three hits. He was asked to come back out for the seventh, and things took a turn for the worse when the first three batters he faced got a hit against him. All three came around to score, cutting Crawford off from a chance for a victory. Despite the disappointing finish, it was another impressive outing by the rookie, who completed six innings for the first time as a major-leaguer and notched his first career quality start. Crawford has given up just four runs and struck out 20 batters over 16.1 frames across his past three appearances. However, Nathan Eovaldi (back/hip) is slated to return from the injured list this weekend, and Rich Hill (knee) and Michael Wacha (shoulder) could be back soon after the All-Star break, so Crawford may not be keeping his spot in the rotation.

Crawford is scheduled to either start or serve as a bulk reliever in Thursday's series finale with the Rays in Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox intend to wait until Friday's series opener with the Yankees to bring Nathan Eovaldi (back/hip) back from the 15-day injured list, so Crawford will receive one more turn through the rotation as a temporary fifth starter. Crawford impressed in his start last weekend against the Yankees, covering five innings and striking out six while allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks in a no-decision.

Crawford pitched five innings against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford did a good job of taming the potent Yankees offense, holding New York scoreless until Aaron Hicks launched a solo shot against him in the fifth inning. That was the only extra-base hit the right-hander allowed in the contest, and he also racked up six strikeouts. Crawford is making a case for sticking with the big club for the long haul with his past two appearances. In those outings, he's compiled 10.1 innings during which he's given up only one run while posting a 14:3 K:BB.

Crawford will start Saturday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford served as a bulk reliever Monday against Tampa Bay and struck out eight in 5.1 innings. Since Boston's starters continue to deal with injuries, the right-hander will make his third major-league start of the season Saturday.