Red Sox Breeze Past Pirates 8-1

April 20, 2024 4:06 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings as the Boston Red Sox breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1. Bello struck out seven against two walks. The lone hit he surrendered was a leadoff double by Jack Suwinski in the bottom of the second. The right-hander retired the last 11 batters he faced as the Red Sox bounced back from a dismal homestand by handing the Pirates their fourth straight loss. Boston hit four home runs, including a two-run shot in the fifth by Rob Refsnyder that chased Pittsburgh starter Quinn Priester.