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

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.

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.

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 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.

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