The Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies continue their three-game weekend series at Coors Field, with both teams looking to build momentum in what has been a challenging season for each. After the White Sox edged the Rockies 3–2 in Friday’s opener, Game 2 features a battle between two struggling right-handers: Jonathan Cannon and Germán Márquez.
Game Details
| Matchup | Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 9:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Coors Field, Denver, CO |
| Broadcast | NBC Sports Chicago, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | White Sox lead 1–0 (Game 2 of 3-game set) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | 29–59 | 4–6 | 5th in AL Central |
| Colorado Rockies | 20–68 | 2–8 | 5th in NL West |
- The White Sox snapped a 3-game losing streak with Friday’s win and are 10–35 on the road.
- The Rockies have lost 8 of their last 10 and are 9–35 at home, the worst home record in MLB.
Pitching Matchup
Chicago White Sox: Jonathan Cannon (2–7, 4.59 ERA)
- 66.2 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 52 K
- Coming off a 5-inning, 3-run outing vs. Cleveland
- Has allowed 3+ runs in 4 of his last 6 starts
- Opponents hitting .278 against him
Colorado Rockies: Germán Márquez (3–9, 5.62 ERA)
- 83.1 IP, 61 K, 1.60 WHIP
- Allowed 2 ER in 5.2 IP in last start vs. Milwaukee
- Opponents batting .305 against him
- Has 4 quality starts in 17 outings this season
Players to Watch
Chicago White Sox
- Miguel Vargas: .223 AVG, 10 HR, 34 RBI – leads team in all three categories
- Andrew Benintendi: 10 HR – tied for team lead, 3 HR in last 10 games
- Lenyn Sosa: .269 AVG, 13 doubles, 6 HR – 9-for-35 over last 10 games
- Chase Meidroth: .257 AVG, 2 HR, 29 BB – solid OBP presence
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .286 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI – team leader in all three categories
- Jordan Beck: .273 AVG, 10 HR, 18 doubles – consistent power threat
- Mickey Moniak: .242 AVG, 12 HR – 3-game hit streak
- Ryan McMahon: 12 HR, 43 BB – veteran presence in the lineup
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Stat Category | White Sox | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .220 (29th in MLB) | .231 (25th) |
| Home Runs | 67 (28th) | 83 (24th) |
| Team ERA | 4.08 | 5.47 (last in MLB) |
| Bullpen ERA | 4.12 | 5.50 |
| OBP | .293 | .291 |
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 11
Colorado Rockies – 119
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
