Brayan Bello Shines with Complete Game at Fenway Park
In a memorable night at the iconic Fenway Park, Dominican pitcher Brayan Bello starred in a peak moment in his career, pitching a complete nine-inning game. His outstanding performance led the Boston Red Sox to a resounding victory over the Colorado Rockies with a score of 10-2. From left field, the support of his teammate Jarren Duran, who was enthusiastically cheering, spurred Bello to maintain concentration until the last out. The pitcher’s performance included ten strikeouts, allowing only five hits and two runs, solidifying one of the most impactful performances of his career.“It was a dream come true,” Bello confessed after the game. “I was super happy to be able to go out in the ninth and finish it. I’ll never forget it.”
Brayan Bello
Although the shutout didn’t materialize, his dominance was evident from the start of the game. Bello started with six consecutive strikes, striking out the first two batters and requiring only seven pitches to close the first inning. His perfection was maintained for more than three innings, until an infield hit interrupted his streak.
Manager Alex Cora highlighted Bello’s control and aggressiveness on the mound. “He dominated from the start. He got ahead in the count and kept the hitters off balance,” he stated. Despite a brief interruption before the ninth inning, caused by a problem with his PitchCom device, the Dominican pitcher returned to the mound and secured the victory with a changeup that left Ryan McMahon without answers, unleashing the euphoria of the more than 30,000 fans present. The Red Sox’s offensive supported Bello’s performance with two consecutive explosions: four runs in the sixth inning and six in the seventh. In the latter, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer against his former team, while Jarren Durán achieved a 456-foot home run, the longest of the season at Fenway. With this victory, Boston (48-45) added its fifth consecutive win and the seventh in its last eight games, getting closer in the fight for the wild card. Bello, who has pitched six or more innings in five of his last six starts, seems to have reached his peak just before the All-Star break.“The way I felt today I hadn’t experienced before in my career. I feel strong, I feel in control,” concluded the Dominican, consolidating himself as one of the most reliable arms in the Red Sox rotation.
Brayan Bello
