Phillies Snap 11-Year Road Losing Streak Against Rangers in Arlington

The Philadelphia Phillies ended an 11-year road losing streak against the Texas Rangers with a 9-1 victory at Globe Life Field, marking their first win at the Rangers' new stadium since it opened in 2020. This win snapped the Rangers' 10-game winning streak in Arlington dating back to 2014 and was fueled by home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, and Trea Turner. The Phillies, leading the National League East, are on a nine-game road trip and sent Cy Young contender Cristopher Sanchez to the mound against the Rangers' Merrill Kelly in the series opener. Texas, currently third in the AL West and fighting for a wildcard or division title, had recently won a series against the Yankees but lost the final game, making the series against Philadelphia crucial. Phillies' manager Rob Thomson praised Sanchez's pitching command and control, highlighting his role in the team's recent successes. The two teams will continue their three-game series, with Texas aiming to avoid a sweep and Philadelphia looking to strengthen its playoff position.