The first inning defined the game as Brayan Bello held the Dodgers scoreless while Red Sox hitters overwhelmed Emmett Sheehan, who struggled with command. Although Sheehan settled down after the first, the Red Sox were limited with only five baserunners throughout the game. They scored two runs in the third inning but failed to advance Alex Bregman from second base. Although Bello was not at his best, his performance was a marked improvement over previous seasons. A home run by Teoscar Hernandez in the eighth sealed the game, marking the Red Sox's third straight series opener loss.
Brayan Bello wasn't his best, but he gave the team a chance to win. His ability to limit the big inning is a huge improvement on previous seasons.
After the first inning, the Red Sox had five baserunners the rest of the night. They scored two runs in the third inning but couldn’t advance their hitting opportunities.
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