Game 51: Twins at Red Sox, and uh-oh, it’s Bello…
Can Bello stay out of his head if he stays out of the first inning?
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 12: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox hands the ball to Chad Tracy #17 after being taken out during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park on May 12, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hold onto your hats (and your hearts) folks. We have Jovani Moran on the mound to start, who’ll soon make way for Brayan Bello.
Bello has been good in two relief/opener outings with this guardrail in place but with an overall 2-5 record, a 7. 15 ERA, and a WHIP of 1. 80, he feels like a gamble at all times.
Marcelo Mayer hasn’t moved to shortstop—yet—he’s still holding down 2B until Sunday’s game. We have Isiah Kiner-Falefa at short today, Nick Sogard at third. Connor Wong is catching with Chad Tracy’s favorite, Mickey Gasper, at DH.
Let’s see if we can string something together, starting today. Go Sox. How to Watch and Listen First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET on NESN and WEEI.