Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies Starting Lineup — Monday, Jun 22, 2026
Final Lineups
Boston Red Sox @ Colorado Rockies · Monday, Jun 22, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andruw Monasterio | 0.268 | 0.328 | 0.779 | 6 | 31 | 0.229 | 0.550 |
| 2 | Anthony Seigler | 0.248 | 0.315 | 0.713 | 3 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.445 |
| 3 | Caleb Durbin | 0.251 | 0.323 | 0.730 | 11 | 54 | 0.213 | 0.630 |
| 4 | Carlos Narváez | 0.183 | 0.258 | 0.521 | 3 | 10 | 0.173 | 0.510 |
| 5 | Ceddanne Rafaela | 0.284 | 0.324 | 0.787 | 15 | 60 | 0.274 | 0.732 |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braxton Fulford | 0.177 | 0.254 | 0.544 | 1 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.646 |
| 2 | Brett Sullivan | 0.240 | 0.280 | 0.705 | 5 | 20 | 0.296 | 0.752 |
| 3 | Cole Carrigg | 0.297 | 0.385 | 0.888 | 5 | 30 | 0.304 | 0.768 |
| 4 | Edouard Julien | 0.208 | 0.322 | 0.614 | 3 | 20 | 0.133 | 0.368 |
| 5 | Ezequiel Tovar | 0.204 | 0.250 | 0.579 | 9 | 37 | 0.212 | 0.556 |
Boston Red Sox at Colorado Rockies (2026-06-22). Jake Bennett vs Ryan Feltner at Coors Field.
Jake Bennett, the Red Sox's left-hander, enters with a 4.79 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 20.2 innings in four starts this season, demonstrating a modest 5.66 K/9 and a controlled 2.18 BB/9. His recent outings show a stable pattern, with his last start on June 17th against the Blue Jays yielding two earned runs over 5.1 innings with five strikeouts and no walks, indicating some recent efficiency. Conversely, Ryan Feltner for the Rockies, a right-hander, has a higher season ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.29 over 41 innings in nine starts, coupled with a 7.24 K/9 and a 3.51 BB/9, suggesting more swing-and-miss potential but also a higher walk rate. Feltner's ERA trend is noted as "down," but his last five starts include a 6-earned run outing over 4 innings and a 2-earned run outing over just 2 innings, highlighting a degree of inconsistency and a 16.7% blow-up rate.
Offensively, the Colorado Rockies present a more potent lineup with a .732 OPS and 356 runs scored, compared to the Boston Red Sox's .692 OPS and 294 runs. The Rockies also hit for more power, with 84 home runs against the Red Sox's 64. On the pitching side, the Red Sox hold a significant advantage with a team ERA of 3.85 and a 1.26 WHIP, alongside a stronger 8.52 K/9. The Rockies' pitching staff, in contrast, carries a 5.53 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP, allowing 106 home runs, which is considerably higher than Boston's 82 home runs allowed, suggesting vulnerability to power hitting, especially in their home park.
Recent head-to-head matchups from 2025 saw the Red Sox sweep a three-game series, with scores of 10-2, 10-2, and 9-3, indicating a historical offensive advantage for Boston in these contests. The total line for this game is set at 11.5 runs, which is a common figure for games played at Coors Field, reflecting the elevated scoring environment. Given both starting pitchers' ERAs above 4.79 and the Rockies' higher offensive output combined with their struggling pitching staff, this total line aligns with expectations for a potentially high-scoring affair, particularly with Feltner's recent inconsistencies and the venue's inherent offensive boost.