US EditionMax Kepler Has Go-Ahead Hit as Phillies Beat Rangers 3-2 and Hand deGrom His 3rd Loss in a Row
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, AUG 9 – Max Kepler's two-run double in the seventh inning gave the Phillies the lead in a closely contested 3-2 victory over the Rangers, handing Jacob deGrom his third straight loss.
- The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 at Globe Life Field on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
- The Phillies' victory followed Max Kepler's go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning that gave them their first lead.
- Jesús Luzardo started for the Phillies, allowing one early run in six innings while Jacob deGrom struck out eight in 6⅔ innings but suffered his third consecutive loss.
- The Phillies' defense made key plays including J.T. Realmuto catching two runners stealing, and the bullpen closed with Jhoan Duran securing the save in his first road appearance.
- The victory kept the Phillies atop the National League East and underscored their impressive 30-13 record in away games when they manage to put at least two runs on the board.
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