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by Travis Pulver | in MLB Picks
The Phillies (1-0) will host the Texas Rangers in Game Two of a three-game series today at Citizens Bank Ball Park in Philadelphia, PA. Coverage for the game can be found on ESPN Unlimited/MLB.TV once the game gets underway at 4:05 p.m. EST.
Both teams got their 2026 season underway with Game One of the series on Thursday. Christopher Sanchez pitched six solid innings for the Phillies, striking out ten and giving up just three hits. He got plenty of support from the Phillies lineup as it tagged Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi with eight hits, including two home runs (Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm) and five runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Texas will give Jacob deGrom the ball to start the day on the mound for today’s game. Last season, deGrom had a solid year for the Rangers, going 12-8 in 30 starts with a 2.97 ERA. 185 strikeouts, and a .92 WHIP. During his career, he has held Phillies hitters to a .215 BA (38-177) with five home runs and 69 strikeouts.
Aaron Nola is scheduled to start for the Phillies. Nola went 5-10 last season in 17 starts with a career-high 6.01 ERA and 1.35 WHIP (also a career-high).
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Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers Latest Matches
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Philadelphia Phillies - Texas Rangers Key Points
- Texas leads the all-time series vs. Philadelphia 15-14; the Phillies have won the last seven meetings.
- Texas was 33-48 on the road last season; Philly was 55-26 at home.
- deGrom lost his only start against the Phillies last season (Aug 9); he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up six hits and three runs (Philadelphia won, 3-2).
- Betting Public: 73% of moneyline tickets an 70% of the handle are on the Phillies.
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Our Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers Prediction
I am shocked that the public has gotten behind the Phillies so heavily. Nola was awful last season, while deGrom was one of the better pitchers in the game, and he has pitched well against Philly hitters in the past. Rangers bats have hit .246 against Nola in the past (30-122) with three home runs. The pitching matchup is enough for me. Texas will win this game outright.
Our Texas vs. Philadelphia Pick: Rangers ML
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