BOSTON — Red Sox starter Brayan Bello showed his athleticism while covering first base during the first inning Tuesday. He stretched out fully and kept his foot on the bag to complete a 3-6-1 double play and escape a bases-loaded jam. He fell to the dirt once the play was completed.

Catcher Carlos Narváez helped Bello along in his first start of 2025, as the righthander lasted five innings and allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three.

It took three hours and 14 minutes but the Red Sox emerged victorious over the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Tuesday night. Brayan Bello didn’t exactly dominate in his season debut, but backed