Brayan Bello’s dominant, seven-inning start Friday was more than just another stellar outing against the Yankees in a long line of them. It was yet another reminder that Bello has emerged as a staff force so far in 2025.

Lucas Giolito is no stranger to Yankee fans, making his sixth start against them in what’s turning out to be a pretty solid Major League career. He has a 3.63 ERA in his first season in Boston, but his lowest strikeout rate since 2018 could indicate he’s more vulnerable than the topline stats may indicate.

On Thursday night, he’ll contend with them again, on their home turf. Anthony will lead off for the Red Sox in the first of a crucial four-game set at Yankee Stadium this weekend, as Boston looks to right the ship after dropping three in a row and eight of their last 12.

From the outside, it looks like the Red Sox might be facing a bit of an uncomfortable situation when it comes to Lucas Giolito’s workload down the stretch. Craig Breslow vows that won't be the case.

Bello spun seven scoreless innings, holding a potent Yankees lineup to three singles and a walk and striking out five in a 1-0 Red Sox win.

Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI double against reliever Luke Weaver broke a 3-3 tie in the seventh and proved to be the game-winner. It came in Lowe’s third game with the Red Sox, whom he joined after being released by the Nationals last weekend.

Giolito allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Thursday.