MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (67-49) vs. Texas Rangers (60-58)

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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

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
PhilliesZack Wheeler9–52.640.92182
RangersPatrick Corbin6–73.911.3196
  • 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