The Red Sox have lost the quick-flash momentum of the managerial change already.
Chad Tracy fell to 2-2 as the interim after another poor starting pitching outing and insufficient run production. Boston failed to lock up a pair of series wins against division opponents, as the Blue Jays earned the advantage of this three-game set.
Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s series finale.
BAD BELLO (AGAIN)
The right-hander looked refreshed through two innings before another early unraveling. The Blue Jays
sent eight hitters to the plate in the third inning as Bello allowed three runs on five hits and zipped a wild pitch.
Bello failed to finish four innings and disagreed with Tracy’s early hook with visible frustration on the mound.
When the rotation gets healthy, the status of Bello’s spot will be a real conversation for the Red Sox.
SOLO POWER
The Red Sox as a team still don’t hit enough home runs as a team. Luckily, Willson Contreras doesn’t subscribe to that MO.
Boston’s first baseman tattooed a solo shot off Eric Lauer in the first inning in a fast start for the lineup.
The rest of the group failed to follow his lead. Not to say they didn’t have chances. The Red Sox tallied nine hits, but left an incomprehensible 19 RUNNERS on base.
The offense isn’t good enough to overcome that level of missed opportunity.
SPLITS AGAIN
The Red Sox fell to 7-11 on the road, though they went .500 on each of the last six-game trips.
