In 1st start since June 4, Bello blanks Angels for Red Sox’s 5th straight win

BOSTON — The Red Sox opened the penultimate homestand of the season on Monday afternoon without an opener. This, even though it was Brayan Bello’s day to pitch. After a second half of the season mostly filled with excellence in bulk relief, Bello went back to his roots, starting his first game for Boston since June 4. Get tickets to see the Red Sox vs. the Angels & Royals this week Considering the precedent this season – Bello had been 1-6 with a 10.35 ERA in eight starts – it seemed like a fairly bold move by Red Sox interim…