First Pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (7:05 p.m. CT)
Venue: Globe Life Field — Arlington, Texas
Surface: Artificial turf
Roof: Retractable (often closed for heat)
Weather Outlook — Arlington, TX
Globe Life Field’s roof may be closed depending on heat and humidity.
Temperature: 82–85°F outside
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Wind: 10–12 mph from the south
Impact:
Roof closed: Neutral hitting environment
Roof open: Boost to right‑center carry
Injury Report
New York Yankees
Gerrit Cole (RHP): 60‑day IL, elbow recovery
DJ LeMahieu (INF): Day‑to‑day, foot soreness
Jasson Domínguez (OF): 10‑day IL, oblique
Jonathan Loáisiga (RHP): 15‑day IL, elbow
Oswald Peraza (INF): Day‑to‑day, shoulder
Texas Rangers
Corey Seager (SS): Day‑to‑day, hand contusion
Max Scherzer (RHP): 15‑day IL, back
Josh Jung (3B): 10‑day IL, wrist
Nathan Eovaldi (RHP): Day‑to‑day, forearm tightness
Evan Carter (OF): Day‑to‑day, ankle soreness
(Official MLB injury designations will finalize closer to game time.)
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Yankees (18–10)
Last 5: W, W, L, W, W
Strengths: Power hitting, elite bullpen, improved plate discipline
Weaknesses: Rotation depth without Cole
Texas Rangers (14–16)
Last 5: L, W, L, L, W
Strengths: Lineup depth, strong home performance historically
Weaknesses: Injuries to core hitters, inconsistent starting pitching
Probable Pitching Matchup
New York — RHP Clarke Schmidt
Profile: Cutter/slider‑heavy righty
Keys: Keeping the ball down, limiting Texas’ left‑handed power
Texas — RHP Dane Dunning
Profile: Sinker/slider mix with ground‑ball tendencies
Keys: Avoiding long counts, keeping Yankees’ right‑handed bats off balance
This matchup leans toward a pitch‑to‑contact duel, with both starters relying on movement rather than overpowering velocity.
Key Player Matchups
Aaron Judge (NYY) vs. Dane Dunning
Judge has been heating up and punishes sinkers left up in the zone
Dunning must work edges and avoid predictable sequences
Juan Soto (NYY) vs. Rangers’ Bullpen
Soto’s OBP skills pressure late‑inning relievers
Texas’ bullpen has been inconsistent in high‑leverage spots
Adolis García (TEX) vs. Clarke Schmidt
García thrives vs. breaking balls left over the plate
Schmidt’s slider location will determine this matchup
Marcus Semien (TEX) vs. Yankees’ Infield Defense
Semien’s contact profile can exploit defensive gaps
Yankees’ infield has been improved but still prone to miscues
Series & Historical Notes
Yankees won the 2025 season series 4–2.
Rangers have won 5 of the last 7 at Globe Life Field.
New York enters with strong momentum; Texas is trying to avoid falling further below .500.
Betting Trends
New York
4–1 in last 5
Overs hit in 3 of last 5
Schmidt starts tend to be moderate‑scoring
Texas
2–3 in last 5
Unders hit in 4 of last 6
Rangers have been stronger at home than on the road
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 168
Texas Rangers 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 26, 2026
