"Philadelphia hit 212 homers last season, which ranked ninth in the majors. Fueled by 504 extra-base hits, the Phillies ranked fourth in MLB with a .431 slugging percentage last season."
"Texas ranked 18th in baseball with 175 total home runs last season. Last year, the Rangers slugged .381, the fifth-lowest average in baseball."
"Cristopher Sanchez will make his first start of the season for the Phillies. Last season, he posted a 2.50 ERA with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings and a record of 13-5."
"Nathan Eovaldi makes his first start of the season for the Rangers."
The Texas Rangers will play against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening game of the season on March 26, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBCS-PH and RSN from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Injury reports for both teams are available. Last season, the Phillies ranked high in home runs and batting average, while the Rangers struggled offensively. Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies, and Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers.
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