Game Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 2:35 PM ET
Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Series Status: Phillies lead 2–0
Weather: 89°F, partly sunny, light winds — neutral hitting conditions
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | Zack Wheeler | 9–5 | 2.64 | 0.92 | 182 |
| Rangers | Patrick Corbin | 6–7 | 3.91 | 1.31 | 96 |
- Wheeler has 28 Ks in his last 17.2 IP and has hit 8+ strikeouts in 13 of his last 18 starts
- Corbin has allowed 3 runs or fewer in 7 straight starts but lasted just 3 innings in his last outing
Team Form & Trends
Philadelphia Phillies
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Batting Avg: .262
- ERA: 3.34
- Road Record: 30–28
- Top Performers:
- Kyle Schwarber: 41 HR, .585 SLG
- Brandon Marsh: 15-for-32, 5 doubles, 4 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games
- Max Kepler: Go-ahead 2-run double Saturday
Texas Rangers
- Last 10 Games: 4–6
- Batting Avg: .235
- ERA: 3.90
- Home Record: 36–23
- Top Performers:
- Corey Seager: 17 HR, 15 doubles
- Wyatt Langford: RBI single Saturday
- Kyle Higashioka: 3 HR in last 10 games
Injury Report
Philadelphia Phillies
- Nick Castellanos (day-to-day), Alec Bohm (ribcage), Daniel Robert (blister), Aaron Nola (ankle)
Texas Rangers
- Evan Carter (back), Jacob Webb (back), Chris Martin (calf), Tyler Mahle (shoulder), Cody Bradford (elbow), Josh Sborz (shoulder)
Game Outlook
- Edge: Phillies have the pitching advantage and bullpen edge (2.79 ERA last 10 games)
- X-Factor: Wheeler’s strikeout dominance vs. Rangers’ struggles against elite righties
- Betting Angle: Phillies -1.5 (+100) is playable; Under 8 runs has value in pitcher-friendly day game
How to Watch
- TV: FOX (national), NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Southwest
- Streaming: MLB.tv, FuboTV
- Radio: WIP 94.1 FM (Phillies), KRLD 105.3 FM (Rangers)
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 154
Texas Rangers 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025
