Following his second career Major League start, Brayan Bello was left to reflect on another defeat to the Rays.
But despite a tough outing — surrendering five runs on seven hits (and three walks) in four innings — Bello kept his focus on the long-term.
“Every time you go out there at this level, you get to learn something new,” the 23-year-old Bello said via interpreter Carlos Villoria Benítez. “I feel like I did today. It was not as good of an outing as I expected but I think it was OK.”
Having lost to the Rays 7-1 at Fenway Park in his big league debut on July 6, Bello again showed flashes of his potential on Monday, striking out five batters.