M ax Kepler had a go-ahead two-run double and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers 3-2, handing All-Star right-hander Jacob deGrom his third consecutive loss Saturday night.

Max Kepler had a go-ahead two-run double and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers 3-2. All-Star right-hander Jacob deGrom lost his third consecutive start. The

The Texas Rangers are banking on Jacob deGrom to return to his early- and mid-season form when he takes the ball against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night in the middle game of a three-game interleague set in Arlington,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Phillies vs. Rangers Sunday Betting Preview - Philadelphia goes for road sweep. The Philadelphia Phillies (67-49) remained hot in August, picking up their sixth win in eight tries after defeating the Texas Rangers (60-58) on Saturday, 3-2.

Its Friday, August 8 and Globe Life Field is the site of a matchup between two teams positioned to make a push in October as the Phillies (65-49) are in Arlington for a matchup against the Rangers (60-56).

MLB Trade Rumors writer Steve Adams thinks that Schwarber has earned himself an extra year by being a star again this season, likely adding up to a four-year contract worth approaching $100 million. Here's more of what Adams wrote in his new article, which ranks Schwarber as the No. 8 available free agent in this class:

Kyle Schwarber hit his 41st homer in the first inning, Brandon Marsh’s four hits included a solo shot that put Philadelphia ahead for good in the fourth and the Phillies beat the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Friday night.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber inched even closer to Cal Raleigh in the home run race against the Texas Rangers.

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Box score for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Texas Rangers MLB game from August 9, 2025 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.