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Red Sox's Bello Shines in First WBC Start vs. Tigers

Boston Red Sox righty Brayan Bello bounced back from spring struggles with a dominant performance in his World Baseball Classic debut against the Detroit Tigers.

Bello allowed just one hit and zero earned runs over three innings pitched, striking out two while walking one. The 26-year-old threw 42 pitches, utilizing a fastball around 95 mph.

This strong outing comes after a rocky spring training and follows reports of the pitcher working with Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez. Bello's performance is a promising sign for the Dominican Republic as they advance in World Baseball Classic pool play.