Texas Rangers Host Atlanta Braves: Eovaldi vs. Wentz MLB Game Preview (July 25, 2025)

Friday, July 25th, 2025

The Texas Rangers (53-50, third in the AL West) will host the Atlanta Braves (44-57, fourth in the NL East) on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM CT.

Game Details

Arlington, Texas; Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM CT

Pitching Matchup

Braves: Joey Wentz (2-1, 5.71 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)

Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 94 strikeouts)

Odds

Rangers -172, Braves +143; over/under is 8 runs

Team Analysis

The Texas Rangers, currently on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves in their first meeting of the season.

Texas Rangers

Texas holds a 53-50 overall record and a strong 31-20 record in home games. The Rangers have been effective when getting more hits than their opponents, boasting a 38-10 record in such games.

In their last 10 games, the Rangers are 8-2 with a .230 batting average and a 1.88 ERA, outscoring opponents by 28 runs.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta's overall record stands at 44-57, with an 18-31 record in road games. The Braves have found success when their bats are active, going 37-20 in games where they record at least eight hits.

Over their last 10 games, the Braves are 4-6 with a .246 batting average and a 6.09 ERA, being outscored by 12 runs.

Player Performance

Texas Rangers Top Performers

Josh Smith has contributed significantly with 17 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, and 25 RBI, batting .278. Corey Seager has been hot recently, going 14 for 38 with five doubles and two home runs over his last 10 games.

Atlanta Braves Top Performers

Ozzie Albies leads the Braves with 12 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 39 RBI, while hitting .221. Jurickson Profar has shown good form recently, collecting 11 hits, five doubles, and a home run in his last 10 games.

Injuries

Texas Rangers Injuries

Kyle Higashioka: day-to-day (hamstring), Chris Martin: 15-Day IL (calf), Sam Haggerty: 10-Day IL (ankle), Jake Burger: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Atlanta Braves Injuries

Austin Riley: 10-Day IL (abdomen), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60-Day IL (elbow), Chris Sale: 60-Day IL (rib), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee)

In summary

The Texas Rangers (53-50) are set to host the Atlanta Braves (44-57) at Globe Life Field on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7:05 PM CT. The Rangers, currently third in the AL West, are favored at -172 and enter the game on a three-game home winning streak, boasting an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. Starter Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA) will take the mound for Texas, while Joey Wentz (2-1, 5.71 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Braves. Key performers include Josh Smith and Corey Seager for the Rangers, and Ozzie Albies and Jurickson Profar for the Braves. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries, with the Rangers having eight players on the IL and the Braves having six, including notable names like Austin Riley and Chris Sale.

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