Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast: NESN, MLB.TV, COLR
Team Overview & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Road/Home Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | 48–45 | W-W-W-W-W | 27–20 (Home) |
| Colorado Rockies | 21–71 | L-L-W-L-L | 11–35 (Road) |
- Red Sox are surging with a five-game win streak, including back-to-back wins over Colorado (5–1, 4–2).
- Rockies have dropped four of their last five, struggling to contain Boston’s power bats.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | Red Sox | 5–6 | 4.12 | 1.28 | Veteran righty; 7 IP, 2 ER in last start vs. Nationals |
| Kyle Freeland | Rockies | 1–9 | 5.49 | 1.58 | Lefty with road ERA of 4.50; vulnerable to right-handed power |
Giolito has been steady, while Freeland faces a tough test against Boston’s righty-heavy lineup.
Key Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Trevor Story: .410 AVG over last 10 games; 4 HR, 14 RBI in that span
- Jarren Duran: 23 doubles, 10 triples, 7 HR; 8-game hit streak
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .263 AVG; 5 doubles, 3 HR in last 5 games
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: 17 HR, 50 RBI; team-best .280 AVG
- Jordan Beck: 10 HR, 18 doubles; .264 AVG
- Mickey Moniak: 13 HR, 6 triples; .258 AVG
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Red Sox | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Team ERA | 3.00 (last 10) | 5.97 (last 10) |
| Batting Average | .332 (last 10) | .245 (last 10) |
| Slugging % | .432 (5th MLB) | .382 (10th NL) |
| Home Runs | 117 | 98 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.45 | 5.54 |
Boston’s offense and pitching have been dominant, while Colorado continues to struggle on the road and in late innings.
Boston’s lineup is locked in, and Giolito’s consistency gives them a clear edge. Freeland’s struggles against right-handed hitters and the Rockies’ bullpen woes make a sweep likely.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 9
Boston Red Sox – 305
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
