Bello (3-4) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings against the Rays. He struck out five.
Bello notched his third quality start of the season, though he ultimately took a third consecutive loss against Tampa Bay. The 24-year-old Bello had quietly put together a solid run of starts, despite the losing streak -- he hadn't allowed more than two earned runs in his previous six outings, pitching to a 2.53 ERA in that span. He now sports a 3.97 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB through nine starts (45.1 innings) this season.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Inefficient in Tuesday's loss
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Bello (3-3) took the loss Tuesday as the Red Sox fell 9-8 to the Reds, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Despite the final score, both starting pitchers were stingy, but Bello exited early after running his workload up to 97 pitches (61 pitches) and got stuck with the loss when Boston's rally came too late to tie things up. The 24-year-old right-hander has given up two earned runs or less in six straight starts, posting a 2.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB in 32 innings over that stretch. He could have a tough time keeping that streak going in his next outing, however, which is likely to be a home tilt against the Rays this weekend.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: No help in loss
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Bello (3-2) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out six without walking a batter over seven innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Angels.
Bello's lone mistakes were solo home runs by Mickey Moniak and Matt Thaiss. The Red Sox's offense mustered just two hits and four walks in the 4-0 loss, giving Bello no support, which ended his three-game winning streak. This was his longest outing and his second quality start in seven outings. Bello has a 4.08 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB over 35.1 innings this season. It's expected he'll remain in the rotation once Garrett Whitlock (elbow) is activated from the injured list, so Bello can be tentatively projected for a home start versus the Reds next week.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Fans seven in victory
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Bello (3-1) earned the win over Seattle on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out seven batters over five innings.
Bello wrestled with his control throughout the contest, walking a season-high five batters. However, he also displayed his excellent swing-and-miss arsenal, racking up 18 whiffs and a season-best seven punchouts. Bello struggled in his first two starts of the campaign, but he's since gone at least five innings in four straight appearances, notching three wins and recording a 2.57 ERA over that span. It's not certain that he'll remain in the rotation with the Red Sox' starting staff rounding into full health, but he's at least made a compelling case for himself with the strong stretch.
Bello will start next Wednesday against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
There are a few moving parts to Boston's starting rotation, but manager Alex Cora has opted for a six-man rotation through the end of next week. James Paxton is entering the rotation Friday and by the time the Red Sox reach San Diego next weekend, Garrett Whitlock (elbow) could be ready to roll. Following the series against the Padres, Cora is expected to finalize a decision on a five-man rotation, which could include Bello starting in the minors. The Red Sox do not want to stall his development by putting him in the bullpen.
Bello (2-1) earned the win Wednesday over Atlanta, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings.
Bello kept Atlanta off the board for five innings, then struggled a bit in the sixth. Boston was able to get ahead for good in the seventh, giving Bello his second straight win and his first quality start of the season. The right-hander now has a 5.01 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB through 23.1 innings over five starts. James Paxton (hamstring) is set to return from the injured list Friday versus the Cardinals, so Bello's starting role could be in danger if the Red Sox opt to go forward with a five-man rotation.
Bello (1-1) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings, earning the win Thursday versus the Blue Jays.
Bello had all the support he needed by the end of the second inning. He faded a bit in the fifth, giving up three runs in that frame, but the Red Sox's lead was never in danger. The right-hander didn't miss a start after developing a blister following last Saturday's outing versus the Guardians. Bello now has a 5.71 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 17.1 innings over four starts this season. He's lined up for a tough road start in Atlanta next week.
