Sean Sullivan's 10.29 ERA Is Wild, and the Rockies Have No Answer For Sonny Gray's Return

Alright, Seattle, listen up! You gotta hear about this kid Sean Sullivan. The Colorado Rockies pitcher is trying to find his footing in the bigs, but man, it's been a ride. After a debut where he was literally puking between innings, he got absolutely shellacked in his second game. Now, with a brutal 0-1 record and a 10.29 ERA, he's staring down a start against the Boston Red Sox, with veteran ace Sonny Gray on the bump. Talk about a tough break.

From Gut-Wrenching Debut to Rock Bottom

Can you imagine trying to pitch in the majors while battling an illness so bad you're vomiting between innings? That was Sean Sullivan's major league debut on June 12 against the Athletics. He only lasted three innings due to sickness, but he was dealing before he left, giving up no runs and just two hits. Respect the grit. But five days later, the Cubs hit him hard. He gave up a staggering eight runs on nine hits in just four innings. Ouch. This 23-year-old, a second-round pick from 2023, is making his home debut against his hometown team, the Red Sox. Talk about pressure! Boston catcher Braxton Fulford, who caught Sullivan in the minors, isn't worried. He said Sullivan is "level-headed, not complacent with giving up runs. If he gives up runs, he's not folding under the pressure." He'll need that composure tonight.

The Veteran Wall He's Facing

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he guy Sullivan has to go up against: Sonny Gray. This dude is a seasoned veteran, 36 years old, with 350 more games and 13 years of experience. Gray is 8-1 with a 3.12 ERA, leading the Red Sox in wins, and third in their rotation's ERA. He’s in his first season with Boston. Gray was on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on April 21. But since coming back on May 6, he's been an absolute beast, going 6-0 with a 2.53 ERA in eight starts. He even tossed a season-high seven innings in his last outing. The guy is red-hot. And get this: Gray has already talked about possibly waiving his no-trade clause before the August 3 deadline. He told The Boston Globe he's "open for a conversation" if the Red Sox decide to go in that direction. Could these be his last few starts for Boston? He's only faced the Rockies twice before, holding a 0-1 record and a 3.09 ERA, but one of those starts at Coors Field saw him allow just one run in seven innings. This is not going to be an easy night for Sullivan.

A Win For the Emerald City!

While Sullivan and Gray squared off out east, our own Seattle Mariners were handling business, bringing home a huge win! The Boston Red Sox came to town, but our boys in teal and blue shut them down, taking a 3-1 victory. That's what we love to see, right? Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez are out there fighting for every single win, and these victories are crucial. Every game matters. Let's keep that Emerald City energy going strong!

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