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Rangers and Diamondbacks square off in series rubber match

Merrill Kelly faces his former team in the series finale as the Rangers and Diamondbacks are tied 1-1, with Kelly holding a 3.38 ERA and the matchup drawing strong attention.

  • On Aug. 13, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, in the finale of a three-game interleague set, and Merrill Kelly faces his former team for the first time.
  • Following a July 31 trade, Merrill Kelly, who spent his entire career in Arizona, faces his former team for the first time.
  • Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen, who is 4-3 in seven appearances since July 1 and has a 2.25 ERA over 12 innings this month.
  • In a key moment, Burger’s homer in the fourth broke the tie, giving the Rangers control, as Ketel Marte’s single in the third produced the Diamondbacks' only run.
  • Following DeSclafani’s IL placement, the Diamondbacks have yet to decide on his rotation replacement and may ask prospects to debut on Aug. 17 at Coors Field.
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Rangers and Diamondbacks square off in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

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Dallas News broke the news in Dallas, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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