Matchup: Chicago White Sox (28–59) vs. Colorado Rockies (20–67)
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 8:10 PM ET
Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
Watch: MLB.tv, Bally Sports, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
Game Overview
The Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies open a three-game series on Independence Day in what’s being dubbed a “basement battle” between two of MLB’s worst-performing teams. Despite their records, both clubs have shown flashes of competitiveness and will look to start the second half of the season with a statement win.
The White Sox were swept by the Dodgers earlier this week, while the Rockies snapped a two-game skid with a 7–6 win over the Astros on Wednesday. This is the first meeting between the two teams in 2025.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Adrian Houser (White Sox)
- Record: 3–2
- ERA: 1.90
- WHIP: 1.17
- Last Start: 7 IP, 0 ER vs. Giants
- Career vs. Rockies: 1–0, 5.67 ERA in 6 appearances
Houser has been a bright spot in an otherwise dismal White Sox season. He’s delivered 6 quality starts in 7 outings since joining the team in May and is drawing trade interest ahead of the deadline.
Antonio Senzatela (Rockies)
- Record: 3–11
- ERA: 6.69
- WHIP: 1.93
- Last Start: 6 IP, 3 ER vs. Diamondbacks
- Career vs. White Sox: 0–0, 4.75 ERA in 7.2 IP
Senzatela has struggled all season, allowing a .333 opponent batting average and a .554 xSLG. The Rockies are just 3–14 in his starts this year.
Key Hitters to Watch
White Sox
- Chase Meidroth: 5 doubles, 2 HR in last 10 games
- Lenyn Sosa: 9-for-35, 2 HR in last 10 games
- Brooks Baldwin: Hit a 2-run HR vs. Dodgers on Thursday
- Andrew Benintendi: .249 AVG, 13.5% barrel rate
Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .286 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI
- Jordan Beck: 14-for-41 in last 10 games
- Thairo Estrada: 2-run HR, 4 RBI vs. Astros on Wednesday
- Ryan McMahon: 12.8% barrel rate, 48.9% hard-hit rate
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | White Sox | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .212 (30th in MLB) | .251 (18th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.30 (Top 10) | 4.90 (Bottom 5) |
| Home Runs Allowed | 112 | 130 (Most in MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 4–6 | 3–7 |
| Run Differential (L10) | -15 | -19 |
| Road/Home Record | 9–35 (Road) | 9–34 (Home) |
Despite both teams’ struggles, the White Sox have the edge in starting pitching and bullpen reliability. Houser’s recent form and the Rockies’ inability to win at home make Chicago the better bet.
Betting Trends
- White Sox are 17–4 when scoring 5+ runs
- Rockies are 8–51 when allowing a home run
- Under is 6–0 in White Sox’s last 6 games
- Rockies have hit the under in 7 of their last 10 games
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox – 127
Colorado Rockies 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 3, 2025
