The Boston Red Sox handed the Colorado Rockies a 5-2 defeat Tuesday night at Coors Field in Denver, picking up a road victory in what proved to be a tough outing for the home side.

Boston controlled enough of the contest to leave the Mile High City with a comfortable three-run margin, handing Colorado another setback on its home turf. The final score of 5-2 tells the story of a Red Sox club that did just enough offensively and held the Rockies at bay when it mattered most.

Details on individual standout performances and the precise sequence of scoring were not available at publication time, but the bottom line is clear: Boston left Denver with the win, and Colorado was unable to generate the offensive production necessary to overcome its deficit at one of baseball’s most hitter-friendly venues.

The loss is a difficult one for the Rockies, who were unable to take advantage of playing at Coors Field — a ballpark that historically favors offensive output. Surrendering five runs while managing only two of their own represents a missed opportunity for a Colorado squad that needs wins to improve its standing.

For the Red Sox, a road win in Denver is never a given, and Tuesday’s result will be a welcome addition to the win column as Boston continues its road schedule. Picking up victories away from Fenway Park against any opponent carries value over the long haul of a 162-game season.

The Rockies will look to bounce back in their next contest and find ways to generate more offense and tighten up their pitching, while Boston will aim to carry this momentum forward as the second half of the season approaches.