Adolis García is looking forward to facing the Rangers on Opening Day. García played for the Rangers from 2020-25, and helped them win the 2023 World Series. He signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies in mid-December.
Opening Day Viewing Details
First pitch is at 4:15 p.m. ET on Thursday. Fans in Philadelphia can watch on NBC Sports Philadelphia and listen on 94 WIP. Rangers fans can watch on the Rangers Sports Network and listen on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) for English and KFLC 1270 AM for Spanish.
Out-of-market games are available live or on demand in the US on MLB.TV, subject to blackouts and other restrictions. Live games are also available in select countries outside the US.
Starting Pitchers Announced
Cristopher Sánchez will start for the Phillies. Sánchez went 13-5 with a 2.50 ERA in 32 starts last season, finishing second in NL Cy Young Award voting. The Phillies signed Sánchez to a new six-year, $107 million contract on Sunday, keeping him in red pinstripes through 2032.
Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers. Eovaldi was one of the best pitchers in baseball last season, but his campaign was cut short due to a rotator cuff strain in late August. He came into camp fully healthy and ready to again lead a loaded Rangers rotation in 2026.
Lineup Insights
The Phillies finished eighth in scoring in MLB last season. They were fourth in on-base percentage (.328), fourth in slugging percentage (.431) and fourth in OPS (.759). It looks like Harper will hit behind Schwarber instead of Schwarber hitting behind him.
The top four spots in the Rangers lineup are pretty set. The Rangers will line up with Evan Carter sitting against Sanchez, who is a lefty.
Bullpen Outlook
Jhoan Duran is the closer for the Phillies. It’s the first time t