Bello's Strikeout Robbed, Leaves Red Sox in 9‑2 Loss

Bello was on the mound for 4.2 innings, allowing 8 hits and 6 runs in a 9‑2 defeat. He had a 3‑strikeout sequence on Astros outfielder Cam Smith, but two defensive errors forced him to continue pitching, resulting in a walk that ended his outing.

After the game, Bello said he believed the first pitch was a strike and that the batter swung at the second, but the sequence was not counted. He expressed frustration that he couldn't get out of the inning, noting he would have appreciated the strikeout.