Rangers vs Phillies starting pitchers
- Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia Phillies
- Dane Dunning for Texas Rangers
Rangers vs Phillies statistics
| Stat |
Rangers |
Phillies |
| Hits |
406 (7th) |
419 (5th) |
| Batting Average |
.247 (9th) |
.258 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
210 (11th) |
243 (2nd) |
| Runs |
220 (11th) |
256 (2nd) |
| Home Runs |
50 (13th) |
54 (8th) |
| Walks |
158 (10th) |
186 (3rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
18 (29th) |
57 (4th) |
| Strikeouts |
370 (Tied-21st) |
403 (15th) |
| Pitches |
6919 (16th) |
7175 (8th) |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/21/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
5-2 |
| 5/19/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
11-5 |
| 5/18/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
4-3 F/10 |
| 5/17/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
4-2 |
| 5/16/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
6-5 F/11 |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/21/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
5-2 |
| 5/19/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
4-1 |
| 5/18/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
3-2 F/13 |
| 5/17/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
9-3 |
| 5/15/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-0 |
Rangers vs Phillies predictions
As the Texas Rangers take on the Philadelphia Phillies, I expect some standout performances from the Rangers' lineup. Adolis Garcia, fresh from his day-to-day injury status, should be back to his usual self, knocking in a couple of runs and potentially going yard. Josh Smith, with his impressive .276 batting average, will likely get on base multiple times, giving the Rangers some excellent scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Corey Seager's powerful bat should yield at least a double and an RBI, providing a much-needed spark to the Rangers' offense.
On the other side, the Phillies boast an equally formidable lineup. Bryce Harper, with his impressive power, will likely add to his 11 home runs, potentially going deep against the Rangers' pitching. Alec Bohm, riding high on his .333 batting average, should get on base multiple times, setting up scoring chances for the Phillies. J.T. Realmuto, with his impressive .529 on-base percentage, will likely reach base at least twice, putting pressure on the Rangers' defense. Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber's speed and power could pose problems for the Rangers' outfield, potentially yielding an extra-base hit or two.
Given the strength of both lineups, this game promises to be a high-scoring affair. However, I believe the Phillies' pitching, led by Taijuan Walker, will be able to hold off the Rangers' offense just enough to secure a narrow victory. My prediction is a 6-5 win for the Philadelphia Phillies, with Harper and Bohm playing key roles in the Phillies' triumph. The Rangers will put up a fight, but ultimately, the Phillies' bats will prove too hot to handle.
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Yunior Marte (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Luis Ortiz (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Dylan Covey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Rucker (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Rafael Marchan (C): 10-Day-IL
Texas Rangers injuries
- Luis Mieses (OF): Day-To-Day
- Matt Duffy (3B): Day-To-Day
- Shane Greene (RP): Day-To-Day
- Dane Dunning (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Adolis Garcia (RF): Day-To-Day
Rangers vs Phillies game info
| Venue |
Citizens Bank Park |
| Location |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
