The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for the season in spring training today.
As MLB spring training winds to a close both the Boston Red Sox (16-11) and Pittsburgh Pirates (11-15) both look to build momentum heading into the regular season. Heading into this game both teams are coming off losses with the Pirates losing two straight games to slide down the standings. Boston is in fourth place in the Grapefruit League and is playing as well as any team in spring training. They have allowed the second fewest runs in the Grapefruit League with a plus-19 run differential, third best in the league. Boston is building the right momentum at the right time to close out spring training.
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Game Date: March 23, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
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On the mound for Pittsburgh is right-handed veteran Chase Anderson (2-0) who is making his second start in spring training. He takes on Boston’s young right-hander Brayan Bello (0-1) who is making his fifth start of the preseason this year.
So far in spring training Anderson has been on fire with nine strikeouts in 11.0 innings pitched. He has a 2.45 ERA in his four appearances, controlling the game and playing like a veteran. He looks to round out spring training with another win heading into the regular season next week.
For Bello, he started 28 games last season to finish the season 12-11 overall. In his four spring training starts he also has 11 strikeouts in 13.0 innings pitched with a 4.85 ERA. Bello is in a position to have a breakout season this year for Boston and help lead the team back to the playoffs.
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