The Boston Red Sox have some "decisions" looming as their $21 million starter struggles to continue his career.

If the Sox make a big run, it's going to be noted that their winning streak started the day after their visit in the Oval Office.

The Rockies — owners of a 21-72 record and a mind-boggling minus-251 run differential — were blanked for six innings by right-hander Lucas Giolito.

Masataka Yoshida went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI in his season debut after undergoing shoulder surgery in October, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep with a 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

The competition – and stakes – will ratchet up for the Red Sox with their four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays starting on Thursday, but the Sox at least took care of their business over

It was the ninth inning of the Red Sox’ 10-2 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Manager Alex Cora was trusting Bello, who had thrown just 86 pitches, with the final frame. Touching the mound that late into the night is a rare feat for any starting pitcher in the modern baseball landscape, but even more so for Bello, who had never done it before.

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Roman Anthony hit a two-run homer, and Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3.

2) Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito allowed seven runs while recording just five outs in a disastrous start against the Angels on June 4. Since then, he has allowed just three earned runs in 38 ⅔ innings (0.70 ERA) over six starts.