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Phillies Kick Off 2026 Season Against Rangers March 26

3/28/2026

Summary

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The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their 2026 season on March 26 against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 4:15 p.m.
Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (13-5, 2.50 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (11-3, 1.73 ERA) will pitch for the Rangers.
Fans can watch the game on NBC 10 and NBCSP+, or stream it via PHILLIES.TV, FuboTV, Hulu, and Apple TV+.
The Phillies aim for a fifth consecutive postseason appearance, retaining key players like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto and adding Adolis Garcia.

History

Historical Context

The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series in 1980, defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in Game 6. This victory marked a historic moment, as the Phillies became the last of the original 16 franchises to win a championship. Their journey included a dramatic NLCS against the Houston Astros, showcasing the team's resilience and evolution in Major League Baseball.

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The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their 2026 season on March 26 against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 4:15 p.m.
Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (13-5, 2.50 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (11-3, 1.73 ERA) will pitch for the Rangers.
Fans can watch the game on NBC 10 and NBCSP+, or stream it via PHILLIES.TV, FuboTV, Hulu, and Apple TV+.
The Phillies aim for a fifth consecutive postseason appearance, retaining key players like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto and adding Adolis Garcia.

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