MLB Game Preview: Texas Rangers (38-41) vs. Miami Marlins (41-39)

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MIAMI – The Texas Rangers will look to even their road trip Wednesday night when they face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park, with Jacob deGrom set to oppose Eury Pérez in one of the premier pitching matchups on the June slate. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

Texas enters at 38–41, trying to climb back toward .500. Miami, at 41–39, continues to push in the NL Wild Card race behind one of the league’s youngest and most electric rotations.

Venue

loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET

Surface: Turf

Weather

  • Temperature: 88°F
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Wind: 12 mph
  • Chance of rain: 50%

No impact on gameplay due to closed roof.

Probable Pitchers

Texas: RHP Jacob deGrom

deGrom continues to show elite form post‑injury, with upper‑90s velocity, a dominant slider, and one of MLB’s best strikeout rates. His road ERA remains among the lowest in the American League, and he has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last six starts.

Miami: RHP Eury Pérez

Pérez has emerged as Miami’s most electric young arm, leaning on a high‑spin fastball and devastating curveball. His home splits are excellent, and he has held opponents to minimal hard contact in night games.

Injury Report

Texas Rangers

  • Corey Seager — ACTIVE
  • Adolis García — ACTIVE
  • Josh Jung — OUT (wrist)
  • Nathaniel Lowe — ACTIVE
  • Max Scherzer — OUT (back)

Miami Marlins

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. — ACTIVE
  • Luis Arraez — ACTIVE
  • Jesús Sánchez — ACTIVE
  • Edward Cabrera — OUT (shoulder)
  • Trevor Rogers — OUT (lat)

Team Records & Recent Form

Texas Rangers (38–41)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent
  • Strength: Top‑end rotation talent
  • Weakness: Middle‑order production without Jung

Miami Marlins (41–39)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Trend: Rotation carrying the load; bullpen improving
  • Strength: Run prevention, home‑field pitching
  • Weakness: Bottom‑third lineup depth

Key Player Matchups

Corey Seager (TEX) vs Eury Pérez (MIA)

Seager’s ability to handle high velocity and breaking balls makes him Texas’ most important bat. Pérez’s curveball will be the deciding factor in this matchup.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs Jacob deGrom (TEX)

Chisholm’s aggressiveness can be both a weapon and a liability against deGrom’s elite command. The slider down and away will be the pitch to watch.

Adolis García (TEX) vs Marlins Bullpen

If Pérez exits early, García’s power becomes a major threat against Miami’s right‑handed relievers.

Series History

  • Season series: First meeting of 2026
  • At loanDepot park: Rangers have won 4 of last 6
  • Recent trend: Texas has outscored Miami 27–18 across their last seven matchups

Betting Trends

Texas Rangers

  • 4–1 in deGrom’s last five starts
  • Under has hit in 6 of last 8
  • 2–6 in last eight road games

Miami Marlins

  • 5–2 in last seven home games
  • Under has hit in 7 of last 10
  • 4–1 in Pérez’s last five starts

Game Odds

Texas Rangers                    – 118

Miami Marlins                  7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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