Red Sox vs Rockies Preview: Brave Riser Suarez Faces Freeland in Coors

The Boston Red Sox came so close yesterday. They led 2-0 going into the ninth inning at Coors Field. Then Colorado's bats woke up. McCarthy crushed a triple to left, and suddenly Rumfield, Goodman, and Carrigg all scored. The Red Sox lost 3-2 in heartbreaking fashion. Now they're 31-45 on the season and on a two-game losing streak. Boston's looking to bounce back tonight. Their record on the road hasn't started yet, but they need wins badly. Can Ranger Suárez pitch them back into this series? Let's find out.

Kyle Freeland is the Rockies' steady arm on the mound tonight. The American pitcher has been with Colorado for years. He was drafted eighth overall back in 2014 and has grown into a reliable starter. His stats show a 4.65 ERA with 16 strikeouts this season. Pitching at Coors Field is tough—the thin air makes it hard for any pitcher to dominate. But Freeland knows this ballpark inside and out. He's ready for the Red Sox. Ranger Suárez will face him with a 2.97 ERA and 21 strikeouts. This pitcher duel matters big time.

Boston is struggling this season at 31-45. They're just 12-25 at home, so they need wins on the road. The Red Sox have serious injuries slowing them down. Garrett Crochet, their ace, won't throw until July. Roman Anthony's finger keeps hurting when he swings. Trevor Story is just starting to jog again. These missing bats hurt the lineup. Colorado sits at 31-48, just as desperate. The Rockies won yesterday and want to keep rolling. Both teams are hungry. Both need this game. Which rotation will step up and dominate?