Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers MLB game to be played on July 26, 2025 on ESPN.

Nathan Eovaldi pitched three-hit ball over five scoreless innings in his first start since the All-Star break and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Friday night. Eovaldi (8-3) threw 53 of his 86 pitches for strikes as Texas won its fourth straight and handed Atlanta a third straight loss.

The Rangers didn’t string together any big rallies until the eighth inning but continually put runs on the scoreboard in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings. The wheels fell off in the eighth by way of an erratic Rafael Montero.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Texas Rangers in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Outfielder Sam Haggerty has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game against Atlanta, the Rangers announced. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are optioning Cody Freeman to Triple-A Round Rock.

The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Atlanta Braves scored three runs. After a heaping helping of consternation for much of the season, July has been a brand new story for the Rangers. With a July record of 13-6 and a post-All-Star break tally of 6-1, Texas is writing a winning chapter.

Friday started with good news for the Braves with Austin Riley being activated off the injured list. There weren’t many highlights after that, though, as the Braves’ second-half struggles continued with an 8-3 loss to the Rangers to open a nine-game road trip.

The Rangers have the second-worst record against left-handed pitching and are dead last in OBP, slugging and OPS against lefties.