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Rangers Lead Marlins 1-0 as Series Continues Tuesday
The Texas Rangers lead the Miami Marlins 1-0 in their series, with Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami. The Rangers send Cal Quantrill to the mound against Sandy Alcantara, with both teams managing significant injury concerns.
Quick Facts
Who
Texas Rangers
What
Game 2 of Rangers-Marlins series
When
Tuesday, June 24, 2026
Where
Miami
- Game 2 of Rangers-Marlins series
- Rangers leading series 1-0
- Quantrill (Rangers) vs. Alcantara (Marlins) pitching matchup
- Second meeting between teams this season
- Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins continue their series Tuesday evening with the Rangers holding a 1-0 advantage. The matchup, scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami, features Rangers pitcher Cal Quantrill (3-0, 3.68 ERA) facing Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara (7-4, 4.18 ERA).
The Marlins, currently 40-39 overall with a strong 26-17 home record, rank fourth in the NL East. Their hitters have posted a collective .322 on-base percentage, seventh-best in the National League. Xavier Edwards leads the offensive charge with 11 doubles, five triples, and six home runs while batting .290. In recent games, Liam Hicks has shown strong performance, going 15-for-42 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run over his last ten contests.
The Rangers, sitting at 38-40 overall and third in the AL West, bring a 19-22 road record into the contest. Josh Jung has contributed 17 doubles and eight home runs for the Rangers, while Wyatt Langford has gone 16-for-41 with three doubles, four home runs, and 11 RBIs over his last ten games. Texas boasts the seventh-ranked team ERA in the American League at 3.94.
Recent form favors Miami, which is 6-4 over its last ten games with a .242 batting average and 3.72 ERA. The Rangers have struggled comparatively, posting a 4-6 record over the same span with a 5.76 ERA and being outscored by 26 runs. Oddsmakers favor the Marlins with a line of -154, while the Rangers sit at +125. The over/under is set at 8½ runs.
Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns. The Marlins have eight players on the injured list, while the Rangers have at least ten players unavailable, including key outfielder Evan Carter (oblique) and star shortstop Corey Seager (day-to-day with concussion).
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Why This Matters
This matchup carries significant playoff implications for both teams. The Rangers, despite a struggling 4-6 record over their last ten games, hold momentum from Game 1. The Marlins, playing strong at home (26-17) and hot over their last ten games (6-4), represent a formidable challenge. Oddsmakers favor Miami, but injury depth on both sides—particularly the Rangers' loss of star shortstop Corey Seager—could prove pivotal in determining series trajectory and postseason positioning within their respective divisions.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 23, 2026
WireGame 1 of series completed with Rangers winning
Jun 24, 2026
WireGame 2 scheduled to begin in Miami