Bello Misses Strikeout, Leaves Red Sox in 9-2 Loss

Brayan Bello, who had a perfect line of 5 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 86 Pitches, was forced to finish the inning after a walk, ending with 4.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 92 Pitches. The missed strikeout came after a sequence of three consecutive outs against Astros outfielder Cam Smith, but two errors by the Red Sox allowed the ball to stay in play. Bello said he thought the first pitch was a strike and that the batter swung at the second, but the play was not counted as a strikeout. The incident was highlighted on NESN.

The 9-2 loss at Daikin Park was the final inning of Bello's season debut, and the Red Sox could have avoided the walk if the strikeout had been recorded. The game was broadcast on NESN.