Bello (12-11) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up five runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings as the Red Sox were downed 5-0 by the Rays. He struck out three.
The Boston offense gave him no support, but Bello was far from sharp himself, tossing 62 of 100 pitches for strikes and serving up homers to Josh Lowe in the second inning and Isaac Paredes in the sixth. The 24-year-old right-hander, whose last win came Sept. 10, wraps up his first full big-league campaign with a 4.24 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 132:45 K:BB through 157 innings, and he figures to be a big part of the team's rotation plans in 2024.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Stumbles in Texas
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Bello (12-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and four walks over three innings in a 15-5 loss against the Rangers. He struck out two.
It was a brutal outing for Bello, who was tagged for a season-high eight runs. The Rangers did most of their damage in the second inning, scoring six runs on six hits, including a pair of homers. Coming into the day, Bello hadn't allowed more than three runs in his last six starts. His ERA is now up to 4.11 with a 1.32 WHIP and 129:43 K:BB across 27 starts (151 innings) this year. For whatever reason, Bello has struggled in day games: he sports a 6.94 ERA in 10 day games compared to a 2.80 ERA in 17 night starts. Bello will likely get one more turn in the rotation this season -- he's currently scheduled for a home matchup with the Rays early next week.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Earns another quality start
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Bello (12-9) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out 10.
The only blemish to Bello's line came when Vladimir Guerrero blasted a two-out, three-run homer in the third. Otherwise, Bello was brilliant, striking out a career-high 10 batters and allowing only two additional baserunners on the evening. It marks his 15th quality start in 26 starts this season. The 24-year-old starter will take a solid 3.71 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled to take place next week in Texas.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Picks up 12th win
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Bello (12-8) earned the win Sunday against the Orioles after he allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out four.
The right-hander held the Baltimore lineup in check outside of the second inning, when he surrendered all three runs and four hits. Bello now has a 4-1 record in his past five starts and has a 3.14 ERA and 21:8 K:BB in 28.2 frames during that stretch. The 24-year-old tentatively lines up to next take the mound this weekend in Toronto.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Strikes out seven in win
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Bello (11-8) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Rays.
Bello stumbled out of the gate, yielding three runs in the first frame, but settled in for a quality start and a win. He tied his season best by forcing 16 whiffs and his seven strikeouts were the most he's produced since Aug. 1. Over his last four outings, the 24-year-old righty has registered a 2.66 ERA, dropping his season mark to 3.61 through 137 frames. Bello's next outing is projected for a home matchup against the Orioles.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Falls to Houston
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Bello (10-8) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Astros. He struck out two.
After allowing just two runs over his previous two outings, Bello found himself down 2-0 early after surrendering back-to-back homers to Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez in the first inning. The 24-year-old Bello rebounded with three scoreless frames before the Astros added an unearned run in the fifth. Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.57 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 106:36 K:BB across 23 starts (131 innings) this season. Bello will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week in Tampa Bay.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Notches 10th win
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Bello (10-7) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on nine hits and three walks over seven innings against the Astros. He struck out four.
The Red Sox gave Bello plenty of cushion in a 17-1 drubbing of the Astros, though he was impressive in his own right, allowing just one run for the third time in his last four starts. Bello lowered his ERA to 3.56 and also has a 1.28 WHIP and 104:34 K:BB across 22 starts (126.1 innings) this season. The 24-year-old right-hander will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently scheduled as a home rematch with Houston early next week.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Bounces back against Yankees
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Bello (9-7) allowed one run on six hits and one walk over six innings Friday, picking up a win over the Yankees. He struck out four.
Bello's teammates gifted him four runs in the top of the first inning before he threw a pitch and the young right-hander was on cruise control all night. He induced 10 swinging strikes on 98 pitches, with the only tally against him coming on a fielder's choice in the third. Bello has alternated good and bad starts in the second half as he has lacked the consistency he showed prior to the All-Star break, posting a 5.03 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB over his last 39.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Hit hard in loss
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Bello (8-7) took the loss Saturday as the Red Sox fell 6-2 to the Tigers, giving up four runs on nine hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
The right-hander got taken deep by Kerry Carpenter in the second inning and Eric Haase in the fifth, continuing a recent trend that has seen Bello serve up 10 homers in seven starts since the beginning of July. Over that stretch, he's been saddled with a 5.19 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB through 40.1 innings. Bello could have a tough time keeping the ball in the park in his next outing as well, which is likely to come next weekend in Yankee Stadium.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Yields one run
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Bello allowed one run on six hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in Monday's win over Kansas City. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
Bello cruised through six shutout frames before the Royals finally broke up the shutout in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old had been shaky over his last few outings, coughing up 16 runs over his previous 22 innings. After Monday's strong performance, his season ERA dropped back down to 3.64 through 19 starts. Bello is projected to face the Tigers at home this weekend.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Starting Monday vs. Royals
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Bello will start Monday at home against the Royals, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
He could have started Sunday on normal rest, but the Red Sox will use a pair of openers and primary pitchers, likely Nick Pivetta and Chris Murphy, for the final two games of the series against the Blue Jays. Bello has a 3.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 62.2 innings over his last 10 starts.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Escapes with win
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Bello (8-6) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Mariners.
Bello didn't have his best, but he received enough run support to pick up his first win in three outings. In that span, he's surrendered 13 runs over 16 innings, including five home runs. The right-hander has been better overall with a 3.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 89:28 K:BB through 102 innings over 18 starts this season. Bello could start on regular rest this weekend at home versus Toronto, though he could also be pushed back a day for a more favorable matchup versus the Royals if the Red Sox want to insert a bullpen day.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Tosses quality start Wednesday
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Bello pitched six innings against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters in a no-decision.
Bello got a few extra days between starts after going on paternity leave and flying home to the Dominican Republic last weekend. The right-hander was solid in his return, holding one of MLB's top offenses scoreless over five frames before surrendering a three-run homer to Ozzie Albies in the sixth. Bello completed that inning to collect his eighth quality start over his past nine outings, and he got off the hook for a loss thanks to a late Boston comeback. Bello has emerged as a rotation staple for the Red Sox this season, compiling a 3.66 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 82:26 K:BB over 96 frames while registering a 7-6 record.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Off paternity leave
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The Red Sox reinstated Bello (personal) from the paternity list Tuesday, and he's scheduled to make his next turn through the rotation Wednesday against Atlanta at Fenway Park, MLB.com reports.
Bello flew home to the Dominican Republic over the weekend to witness the birth of his child. The right-hander rejoined the Red Sox after spending the maximum three days away from the team and will be able to stay on turn in the rotation. He's been Boston's most consistent starter this season and sports a 3.60 ERA over 16 outings.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Goes on paternity leave
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Bello was placed on the paternity list Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Bello's girlfriend is due to give birth, so he will understandably be away from the club for a few days. The right-hander will be back with the Red Sox in time for his next scheduled outing Tuesday against Atlanta.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Stumbles in Oakland
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Bello (7-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against Oakland. He struck out three.
It was a rough day for Bello, who allowed a season-high six runs on three two-run homers. Wednesday's outing ended a run of seven consecutive quality starts for the 24-year-old right-hander -- he'd posted a 2.51 ERA over that span. Bello's ERA is now up to 3.60 with a 1.22 WHIP and 78:24 K:BB through 16 starts (90 innings) this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against Atlanta.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Nabs seventh win
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Bello (7-5) yielded three runs on eight hits over six innings Friday, striking out five without walking a batter and earning a win over the Cubs.
Bello gave up one run through three innings before Cody Bellinger knocked a pair of solo homers against him. Since allowing five runs in his season debut April 17, Bello has yielded three or fewer runs in 14 consecutive starts. He's posted an 18:2 K:BB over his last four outings, improving to a 75:22 K:BB through 86 innings. Bello will carry a 3.14 ERA into his next start, which is lined up to come in Oakland next week.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Continues providing length
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Bello (6-5) picked up the win Wednesday in a 4-2 victory over the Rangers, allowing two runs on eight hits over seven innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
The 24-year-old right-hander tied his career high by lasting 107 pitches (70 strikes), as Bello continues to emerge as a workhorse for the injury-wracked Boston rotation. He's tossed at least six innings in six straight starts since the beginning of June, posting a 2.21 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB through 40.2 innings over that stretch. The key to his recent success has been his ability to keep the ball in the park -- Adolis Garcia's sixth-inning shot Wednesday was the first homer Bello has served up since May 23. He'll get a well-earned breather over the All-Star break.
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Friday's Waiver Wire Targets
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Bello put the finishing touches on an incredible month of June Thursday, flirting with a no-hitter while limiting the Marlins to one run over seven innings. He finished the month of June with a 2.14 ERA and 0.86 WHIP, with 26 strikeouts in 33.2 innings over five starts, and while I think he's pitching a bit over his head, he clearly needs to be rostered in all leagues right now. He's shaved a few points off his walk rate, to the point where it's a strength, and while his strikeout rate remains below average, Bello's ability to limit line drives and generate ground balls helps make up for it. Bello looks like a solid mid-to-high-3.00s ERA guy now, and while that might make him a sell-high candidate based on his month of ace-like production, you have to have him on your team before you can trade him!
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Red Sox's Brayan Bello: Loses no-hitter late, takes loss
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Bello (5-5) took the loss against Miami on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven innings.
Bello pitched a gem, getting through seven innings without allowing a hit before yielding a pair of singles to begin the eighth. Those hits resulted in his exit, and one of the runners came around to score, which was enough to saddle Bello with the loss in a game during which Boston failed to score. Despite the disappointing end result, it was another promising outing for the emerging hurler, who has allowed just one run in each of his past three appearances and has compiled five consecutive quality starts. During the latter stretch, he's registered a 2.14 ERA and 26:8 K:BB over 33.2 frames.
