Brayan Bello’s mastery of the New York Yankees is becoming routine. The Boston Red Sox right-hander once again silenced his team’s rivals Friday night, dealing seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 win at Yankee Stadium.
Bello scattered three singles, walked one and struck out five before handing the ball to the bullpen, which locked down the final six outs. The performance pushed Boston past New York in the standings and underscored how far Bello has come since his early growing pains.
Maturity and preparation have fueled his growth. Once prone to visible frustration, Bello now projects calm even when calls or bounces go against him. He has strengthened his body, diversified his pitch mix and taken command of pregame meetings.
“His life has changed the last two years. Every pitch counted tonight. I’m glad that he had a great one,” manager Alex Cora said, as transcribed by Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.
The Yankees, meanwhile, have seen more of Bello’s best than any other opponent. In 11 career starts, he owns a sub-2.00 ERA, including back-to-back seven-inning shutouts this season.
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“Yeah, I love pitching here, the mound, it feels great to pitch here,” Bello said, as transcribed by Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald.
The win highlighted Bello’s consistency as much as his dominance. He has gone at least five innings in 18 of 23 starts this year and reached seven or more four times. His 3.07 ERA is a testament to steady progress in a rotation often defined by Garrett Crochet’s brilliance.
For Boston, Bello’s reliability against New York is more than a luxury. It is an edge in a rivalry where every game matters.
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With the postseason in sight, Bello keeps proving the Yankees remain his favorite assignment.