MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (65-49) vs. Texas Rangers (60-56)

Game Details

• Time: 8:05 PM ET / 5:05 PM PT
• Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
• Broadcast: MLB Network (out-of-market), NBCSP, Rangers Sports Network
• Weather: Hot and clear, 94°F, light southern winds

Team Overview

Philadelphia Phillies

• Record: 65–49 (1st in NL East)
• Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games
• Key Players:
• Kyle Schwarber: 40 HR, 94 RBI, .585 SLG
• Trea Turner: .284 AVG, 2-game hit streak
• Bryce Harper: .266 AVG, 25 doubles, 17 HR
• Pitcher: Cristopher Sánchez (10–3, 2.40 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 145 K)
  Sánchez has been dominant, posting a 1.59 ERA over his last 7 starts. He’s gone at least 7 innings in 5 of his last 6 outings and tossed 8 shutout innings vs. Detroit in his last start.
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  Texas Rangers
• Record: 60–56 (3rd in AL West)
• Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
• Key Players:
• Marcus Semien: 13 HR, .227 AVG, 46 BB
• Corey Seager: 16 HR, .250 AVG
• Wyatt Langford: 15 HR, 17 doubles, .243 AVG
• Pitcher: Merrill Kelly (9–6, 3.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 127 K)
  Kelly was acquired at the trade deadline and pitched well in his Rangers debut, allowing 2 runs over 5.2 IP with 6 strikeouts. He’s familiar with the Phillies from his time with Arizona.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

This is the only regular-season series between the two teams in 2025.

Pitching Matchup – August 8

Both starters are having strong seasons. Sánchez is emerging as a top-tier lefty, while Kelly adds veteran stability to Texas’ rotation.