In a stunning turn of events, Brayan Bello silenced his critics with a dominating performance on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. The young Red Sox starter pitched eight innings of shutout baseball, allowing just two hits and striking out nine Blue Jays batters in a 3-0 victory. This stellar outing was the longest of Bello’s career and showcased his immense potential.
The Red Sox offense was sparked early by Jarren Duran, who provided the only run Bello would need with a single in the first inning. Wilyer Abreu added an RBI single later in the game, while Tyler O’Neill sealed the win with a home run in the eighth inning. Closer Kenley Jansen finished off the game with his 25th save of the season.
Bello’s performance was a stark contrast to his earlier struggles in the season, which led some to question the hype surrounding him. With their second consecutive win, the Red Sox improved to a record of 69-64 and remained in contention for a wild card spot in the American League.
The team will look to continue their winning streak in the series finale against the Blue Jays, with Kutter Crawford set to take the mound for the Red Sox. The game will be followed by a three-game series against the Tigers in Detroit. Boston fans can expect an exciting finish to the season as the Red Sox continue their push for a playoff berth.
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