The Bees were the joint top scorers in the division before kick-off but struggled to test Boro keeper Marcus Bettinelli.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks following the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see them:
9. Hayden Coulson - 6
Held his position and was solid on the left but struggled to get forward. 6 Photo: Clive Brunskill
10. Lewis Wing - 6
Made his first league start of the season. Looked a little short of confidence but stuck to his task when Boro were defending. 6 Photo: Getty Images
11. Chuba Akpom - 6
Worked hard up front on his own. Received one excellent chance in the second half but failed to hit the target. 6 Photo: Alex Pantling
12. Marvin Johnson - N/A
(for Coulson, 79) Broke down the left in the closing stages but his cross was poor. N/A Photo: Lewis Storey