Late Rally Not Enough as Red Sox Drop Opener to Reds
- The Red Sox returned home from a tough road trip and lost their first game back against the Cincinnati Reds.
- The Red Sox struggled offensively for most of the game but scored eight runs in the final three innings to make it close.
- Red Sox starter Brayan Bello lasted only four innings, taxing the bullpen.
- The Red Sox had the best home offense in baseball coming into the game but couldn't overcome their early deficit.
- The Red Sox remain in fourth place in the American League East, 10 games behind the division-leading Rays.
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