March 26, 2026Updated 3:21 pm EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies begin the season versus the Texas Rangers on Thursday at 4:15 p.m. ET, at Citizens Bank Park. Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies, and Nathan Eovaldi is expected to start for the Rangers.
How to watch Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia PhilliesRangers vs. Phillies odds
Injury reportsPhillies
Max Lazar: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Orion Kerkering: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Zack Wheeler: 15 Day IL (Shoulder)
Rangers
Cody Freeman: 10 Day IL (Back ), Cody Bradford: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Kyle Schwarber had 145 hits and an OBP of .365 last season.
Trea Turner had an OPS of .812, fueled by an OBP of .355 and a slugging percentage of .457.
Last season, Brandon Nimmo finished with 154 hits and a slugging percentage of .436.
Wyatt Langford finished with an OBP of .344 while batting .241 with 73 runs scored.
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Mar 26, 2026
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