Red Sox shut out Rangers 5-0 for series win
- The Boston Red Sox secured a 5-0 shutout victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, clinching the home series and improving their record to 20-19.
- For the sixth time this season and the third series in a row, the Red Sox overcame an initial defeat to secure a series win.
- Boston's pitching staff, led by starter Brayan Bello and supported by four relievers including Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock, and Liam Hendriks, combined to shut out Texas while limiting them to five hits. Rafael Devers also provided a significant offensive contribution with a home run and crucial RBIs.
- Jack Leiter started for the Rangers, pitching 5.1 innings with 90 pitches, giving up four earned runs, striking out three, and recording a balk and a wild pitch as Boston built a 2-0 lead in the second inning.
- The Red Sox built on their momentum with a second straight victory as they prepare for an important road series against Kansas City and Detroit, while manager Alex Cora commented on Bello’s uneven yet productive outing.
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Brayan Bello, bullpen shut out Rangers in 5-0 Red Sox win
For the third consecutive series and sixth time this season, the Red Sox rebounded from an opening loss to win the slate. They defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-0 on Thursday afternoon to pick up their 20th victory and get back in the win column (20-19). Brayan Bello, Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock and Liam Hendriks held the Texas team to just five hits in the combined shutout. Manager Alex Cora described Bello’s 4.2 innings as “erratic.” T…
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