MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (57-61) vs. Texas Rangers (60-59)

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Match Details

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DateMonday, August 11, 2025
Time8:05 PM ET
VenueGlobe Life Field, Arlington, TX
BroadcastARID, RSN
StreamingMLB.tv, ESPN+, Fubo (regional restrictions apply)

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordDivision RankLast 10 Games
D-backs57–614th in NL West6–4
Rangers60–593rd in AL West3–7
  • Diamondbacks swept the Rockies over the weekend, scoring 25 runs including a franchise-record 9 consecutive hits in one inning
  • Rangers were swept by the Phillies, scoring just 5 runs across 3 games

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterStats
D-backsRyne Nelson6–3, 3.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 89 K
RangersNathan Eovaldi10–3, 1.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 111 K
  • Nelson allowed 2 ER over 6 IP vs. San Diego in last outing
  • Eovaldi tossed 6 shutout innings vs. Yankees, allowing just 1 hit

Key Players to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Corbin Carroll: 25 HR, 60 RBI, 14 triples – elite speed/power combo
  • Geraldo Perdomo: 16-for-37 (.432) over last 10 games with 3 doubles and a HR
  • Ketel Marte: .302 AVG, .566 SLG – consistent middle-of-the-order threat

Texas Rangers

  • Corey Seager: 17 HR, .470 SLG – team leader in power
  • Ezequiel Duran: 10-for-18 with 4 RBI over last 10 games
  • Marcus Semien: 22 doubles, 14 HR – key table-setter
  • Rangers are 37–7 when scoring 5+ runs
  • D-backs are 26–12 when not allowing a home run

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks 7.5

Texas Rangers                    – 167

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025

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