Well, this was more like it.
Let’s start with Brayen Bello, the birthday boy. I wouldn’t call it his best start of the season, but tonight showed a lot of poise and maturity from the now 23-year-old. Five walks aren’t ideal in the least bit, but to grind out 110 pitches over five frames, including working out of a bases-loaded jam in your last frame, he did just what he needed to.
Speaking of needs, the Red Sox NEEDED to break out in a big way on the offense, and nine runs in the first two frames certainly speaks volumes there.