Red Sox fall to Rays 2-1 despite strong outing from Brayan Bello
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
On September 19, the Boston Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Brayan Bello pitched eight innings, allowing one earned run and striking out 11 batters in a standout performance. The Red Sox squandered multiple scoring opportunities, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The Rays secured the win with a two-out single from Richie Palacios in the ninth inning, capping the game with Junior Caminero crossing home plate. This loss evened the three-game series at one game apiece, leaving the Red Sox with a record of 84-71 as they prepare for the decisive game on Sunday.
- •Brayan Bello recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts.
- •The Red Sox stranded eight runners during the game.
- •Richie Palacios delivered the walk-off single for the Rays.
- •The Red Sox now sit 10.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East.
- •The series finale against the Rays is scheduled for Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Wrap: Ninth-Inning Breakdown Wastes Brayan Bello Gem
"Brayan Bello delivered one of his best starts of the season, but missed opportunities and a painful ninth inning sent the Red Sox to a 2-1 loss against the Rays.
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