Have you noticed that the Red Sox starters' performance and output has improved as their Fastball and Sinker usage has increased over the last couple of weeks? In reality, until Bello finds the feel for lowering the velocity on his formerly nasty changeup, his best pitch is his sinker at around 97 mph. Using this more has had him getting ahead in counts and getting more outs. His first pitch strike rate has gone up as his ERA has gone down. Also, getting into the 6th and 7th inning has meant less stress on the Red Sox bullpen. It really does appear that the old adage "you're only as good as the next day's starting pitcher" has merit and truth to it. I hope Bello continues pitching with a "screw you" attitude and challenges hitters with his Sinker and hopefully, the devastating changeup returns sooner rather than later.
Have you noticed that the Red Sox starters' performance and output has improved as their Fastball and Sinker usage has increased over the last couple of weeks? In reality, until Bello finds the feel for lowering the velocity on his formerly nasty changeup, his best pitch is his sinker at around 97 mph. Using this more has had him getting ahead in counts and getting more outs. His first pitch strike rate has gone up as his ERA has gone down. Also, getting into the 6th and 7th inning has meant less stress on the Red Sox bullpen. It really does appear that the old adage "you're only as good as the next day's starting pitcher" has merit and truth to it. I hope Bello continues pitching with a "screw you" attitude and challenges hitters with his Sinker and hopefully, the devastating changeup returns sooner rather than later.