Red Sox vs. Rockies: Can Boston Keep Rolling? MLB Preview!
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The Boston Red Sox are looking to continue their winning ways as they host the struggling Colorado Rockies for a three-game series at Fenway Park. Boston is coming off a sweep of the Nationals, pushing them one game above .500 for the first time since late June. Meanwhile, the Rockies limp into town with the worst record in Major League Baseball.
Pitching Matchup
Richard Fitts will take the mound for the Red Sox, still searching for his first major league win in his 12th start. Fitts showed promise in his last outing against the Reds, averaging over 97 mph with his fastball. The Rockies will counter with left-hander Austin Gomber, who is also winless this season. Gomber is hoping to build on his recent performance against the Astros.
Key Stats to Watch
- The Rockies' current pace puts them on track for 124 losses, potentially breaking the modern-era record.
- Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting .304 since the start of June, providing a spark for the Red Sox offense.
- Boston has crushed left-handers for the second-best OPS (.843) over the last 30 days.
FanDuel Sportsbook is projecting a high-scoring game, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Given the pitching matchup and the hitter-friendly environment of Fenway Park, this could be a good bet for those looking to add some excitement to the game. Richard Fitts has shown some struggles this season, allowing 2.25 HR/9 with elevated flyball (38.4%) and hard-hit (42.0%) rates allowed. Colorado's Austin Gomber has had a disastrous 2025 campaign limited by injury. In his 19.2 innings, Gomber's 6.19 SIERA is somehow worst on the team among starters to crest 15.0 innings, allowing massive contact (86.6%) and barrel (13.0%) rates against him.
With the Red Sox looking to solidify their position and the Rockies trying to avoid a historically bad season, this series promises to be an interesting one. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.