ARLINGTON, Texas (July 25, 2025) — The Texas Rangers will welcome the Atlanta Braves to Globe Life Field for a pivotal interleague clash on Friday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. CT, as the defending American League champions look to build on their strong home record and maintain momentum in the AL Wild Card race.

Texas (54-50, 32-20 at home) enters the matchup holding one of the best home records in the league and riding the hot bats of Corey Seager and Adolis García. The Rangers have won four of their last five games and are coming off a series win over the Oakland Athletics. Meanwhile, Atlanta (44-58, 18-32 on the road) arrives in Arlington on a three-game skid and continues to search for consistency in a season marred by injuries and underperformance.

Rangers Finding Their Groove at Home

After a sluggish start to the season, the Rangers have begun to rediscover their offensive identity, especially at Globe Life Field. Texas is averaging 5.2 runs per game at home and has relied heavily on power from the middle of the order. Shortstop Corey Seager remains a catalyst for the offense, extending his on-base streak to 24 games this week. He has 15 home runs on the season and continues to be a consistent threat at the plate.

Adolis García, the emotional leader of the team, has rediscovered his power stroke as well, launching home runs in back-to-back series and providing key late-game hits. Rookie Wyatt Langford has also made headlines, showing improved plate discipline and gap power over the past two weeks.

On the mound, manager Bruce Bochy will turn to his right-handed depth with veteran Jon Gray likely to play a key role in the bullpen after returning from injury. Texas will be careful with pitch counts as they manage workloads in the heat of the summer and keep eyes on October.

Braves Searching for Spark

The Braves, traditionally a National League powerhouse, have struggled to meet expectations in 2025. After years of NL East dominance, Atlanta currently sits well out of playoff contention, and their road record has been a glaring issue. With a 44-58 mark overall, the Braves are trying to salvage their season behind a young, unproven rotation and inconsistent offense.

Matt Olson and Austin Riley remain the central figures in Atlanta’s batting order, but both have seen dips in power numbers this season. Second baseman Ozzie Albies continues to provide defensive stability and leads the club in stolen bases, but the team’s inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position has been a recurring theme.

Pitching-wise, the Braves could send rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach to the mound. The 24-year-old has flashed promise in his first few starts but has yet to go deep into games consistently. Atlanta’s bullpen has also been taxed heavily of late, an issue that could be magnified against a Rangers team that feasts on late-inning relievers.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Corey Seager vs. Atlanta’s Bullpen: Seager has been locked in at the plate and could be a problem for a Braves relief corps that has struggled with left-handed hitters.

• Matt Olson vs. Texas Pitching: Olson is looking to break out of a power drought and has had past success against Texas starters.

• Defensive Execution: Both teams have had issues with errors in key moments this season. Clean fielding could be the difference in a tightly contested game.

What’s at Stake

For Texas, a win would help maintain pace in the American League playoff picture as they chase a Wild Card spot or a late-season push for the AL West crown. For Atlanta, it’s about pride and development—showing they can still compete with top-tier teams as they evaluate young talent.

Up Next

Following this three-game set with Atlanta, the Rangers will prepare for a divisional road trip that could have significant playoff implications. Meanwhile, the Braves will continue their Texas swing with a stop in Houston to face the Astros.

Catch all the action streaming live on Bally Sports Southwest and MLB.tv, or listen on 105.3 The Fan for exclusive Rangers radio coverage.