Matchup: Colorado Rockies (21–70) vs. Boston Red Sox (47–45)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Broadcast: NESN, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions may apply)
Game Overview
The Boston Red Sox look to extend their win streak to five games as they host the struggling Colorado Rockies in Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. Boston took the opener 9–3 behind three home runs, including a blast from top prospect Roman Anthony. The Red Sox have now won six of their last seven, while the Rockies have dropped five of their last seven.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | Kyle Freeland (LHP) | 1–9 | 5.49 | 1.57 | 61 |
| Red Sox | Brayan Bello (RHP) | 4–3 | 3.42 | 1.38 | 55 |
- Freeland is making his third start since returning from the IL. He’s posted eight quality starts this season but has struggled with run support.
- Bello has been Boston’s most consistent starter, allowing just one hit over five innings in his last outing. He’s riding a streak of five straight quality starts.
Key Players to Watch
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .281 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI – Rockies’ top power threat
- Jordan Beck: .264 AVG, 10 HR, 18 doubles – Versatile bat with extra-base pop
- Tyler Freeman: .338 AVG, 21-game on-base streak – Hottest hitter in the lineup
Boston Red Sox
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .264 AVG, 4 HR in last 10 games – Batting .400 over that span
- Trevor Story: .410 AVG, 3 HR, 14 RBI in last 10 games – Red-hot at the plate
- Roman Anthony: Hit first Fenway HR last night – Batting .386 over last 10 games
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Rockies | Red Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 21–70 (5th NL West) | 47–45 (4th AL East) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 7–3 |
| Team ERA | 5.87 | 3.70 |
| Batting Avg | .231 | .254 |
| Home Runs | 86 | 111 |
| Road Record | 11–34 | 26–20 (Home) |
- Boston has scored 6+ runs in four straight games
- Colorado is 8–53 when allowing at least one home run
- The Red Sox have hit 16 home runs in their last 9 games
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 9
Boston Red Sox – 240
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
