Red Sox vs Rockies Preview: Lone Road Trip Clash in Denver

The Red Sox are struggling this season with a 31-44 record, and things don't get easier facing the Rockies at Coors Field. Boston's pitching staff is short-handed. Garrett Crochet, their star pitcher, is recovering from shoulder issues and won't return until after the All-Star break. Jake Bennett takes the mound for Boston on Tuesday. The Red Sox also deal with injuries to key players like Roman Anthony and Trevor Story. Despite the challenges, Boston's ace Aroldis Chapman remains a clutch closer in tight games. This road trip demands toughness and smart baseball.

The Rockies sit at 30-48 this season, matching Boston's struggles. Ryan Feltner starts for Colorado with a 4.68 ERA through early June. The Rockies deal with their own injury storm. Center fielder Brenton Doyle works his way back from an oblique strain. Left fielder Mickey Moniak begins a rehab assignment this week after an ankle injury. The Rockies also lost pitching depth with José Quintana's elbow sprain and Chase Dollander's upcoming surgery. Coors Field's thin air makes pitching here extra challenging. Both teams need wins badly.

Both Boston and Colorado hit rough patches lately. Boston is 4-6 in their last ten games. Colorado mirrors that at 4-6 in their last ten. These teams are hungry for wins and looking to turn things around. Coors Field sits high in the Rocky Mountains, which creates unique challenges for visiting teams. The thin air makes the ball fly farther and pitching tougher. Boston needs Jake Bennett to pitch smart and stay focused. Colorado needs Ryan Feltner to keep the Red Sox bats quiet. Whoever plays better baseball takes this matchup.