The Boston Red Sox continued their strong run, extending their winning streak by dominating the Colorado Rockies with a decisive 9-3 victory at Fenway Park on Monday, July 7, 2025. This win comes on the heels of a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals, pushing the Red Sox’s record to 46-45 and moving them above the .500 mark for the season. The Rockies, meanwhile, fell to an MLB-worst 21-69, highlighting their ongoing struggles.
Before the series opener, Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized the importance of not underestimating any opponent, regardless of their record. Citing the Nationals’ recent success against the Detroit Tigers, a team with an MLB-best 57 wins, Cora stressed the need for consistent execution. “Any given night at this level, somebody will be on the mound and he’s gonna be throwing 97-98 (mph),” Cora told WEEI’s Tom Carroll. “And if they execute, we’re gonna be in trouble. And if we don’t execute our plan, we’re gonna lose games. That’s the reality of it.” This message clearly resonated with his squad, who delivered a comprehensive performance.
The Red Sox offense exploded for nine runs on 14 hits, including three home runs. After the Rockies took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning on an RBI single by Brenton Doyle, Boston quickly responded. Trevor Story scored on a Wilyer Abreu double, and Abraham Toro then doubled to shallow right, driving in Abreu and Connor Narvaez, giving the Red Sox a 3-1 lead. The offensive surge continued in the fifth inning when Roman Anthony launched a center-field home run, also scoring Romy Gonzalez, extending Boston’s lead to 5-1. Anthony finished the night 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs.
While the Rockies managed to cut the deficit to 5-3 in the sixth inning with RBIs from Michael Toglia and Ryan McMahon, the Red Sox quickly reasserted their dominance. In the seventh, Jarren Duran singled to right, scoring Roman Anthony, and Narvaez followed with a single to left, bringing home Duran. The Red Sox capped off their scoring in the eighth inning with back-to-back home runs from Ceddanne Rafaela and Romy Gonzalez, pushing the score to 9-3. Gonzalez had a strong outing, going 2-for-5 with two runs, an RBI, and a triple in addition to his homer. Rafaela, who had expressed the team’s desire to win every series after the Nationals sweep, also contributed significantly with his 12th home run of the season.
On the mound for Boston, starter Richard Fitts (0-3, 4.50 ERA) pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out six. He was supported by a solid bullpen effort from Chris Murphy, Garrett Whitlock, and Brennan Bernardino, who collectively shut down the Rockies’ offense in the later innings. For Colorado, left-hander Austin Gomber (0-1, 5.49 ERA) struggled, giving up five earned runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings.
The Red Sox’s strong showing against a struggling opponent underscores Cora’s emphasis on maintaining focus and execution. The team’s recent success has been bolstered by key players, including new additions like Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman, who were recently named American League All-Stars in their first season with the Red Sox. Cora expressed immense pride in their impact, noting their contributions both on and off the field. As the Red Sox continue their final seven-game homestand before the All-Star break, they will look to carry this momentum forward and solidify their position in the American League East standings. The Rockies, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to turn their historically challenging season around.
