Bello Struggles, Red Sox Hope for Turnaround

0:00It's April 19th, Boston Red Sox News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Brian Bellows off to a rough start in the 2026 season for the Boston Red Sox. After a breakout year in 2025, the starting pitcher sitting on a 6.75 ERA through 4 outings. His latest hiccup came Saturday in a 4-1 loss against the Detroit Tigers, where he gave up 5 hits, 3 walks, and 4 runs over 4. Coming off that strong 2025 campaign, Bellows hoping history repeats itself. Last year, he shook off a slow beginning and found his groove later on. Now he's dealing with similar early season woes, but the team's counting on him to anchor the rotation as the schedule heats up. Fans and analysts are watching closely after his abbreviated starts. The Red Sox need Bellow to eat innings and keep games tight, especially with their line-up still jelling. His command issues have put extra pressure on the bullpen, which hasn't been lights out either.

1:00Bellow stayed positive after the Tigers game, telling reporters through a translator that he's got plenty of starts left to adjust. He believes he can flip the script just like before, getting deeper into games and back in rhythm soon. With the season young, expect Bellow to tinker with his mechanics and delivery. If he writes the ship, the Sox rotation could still dominate, keep an eye on his next turn.