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Phillies vs Rangers: How to Watch Online, Start Time, TV Info and More

By John Town

May 17, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) turns a double play as designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo (17) is out during the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) turns a double play as designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo (17) is out during the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Phillies lost their 23rd game of the season to Rangers Wednesday night, falling behind 2-0 in the series. Here’s how to watch the series finale Thursday.

The Phillies continue to slide their way through May as they are now 3-11 this month after losing to the Rangers Wednesday night. Zach Eflin broke his quality start streak as the team gave up nine runs on 17 hits. Tommy Joseph and Michael Saunders both went 2-for-4 with Saunders hitting his fourth home run of the season.

With one game left in Texas before they move on to Pittsburgh, the Phils look to salvage at least one win from this series in Thursday’s afternoon matinee. Here’s everything you need to know about the game:

Date: May 18, 2017
First Pitch: 2:05 PM ET (1:05 PM CT)
Location: Arlington, Texas
Stadium: Globe Life Park, Texas
Pitchers: Nick Pivetta (0-2, 6.14 ERA) vs. Martin Perez (1-5, 3.89 ERA)
Radio Station: 94.1 WIP (Phils), 103.5 The Fan, KFLC 1270 (Rangers)
TV Channel: CSN-Philadelphia (Phils), Fox Sports Southwest (Rangers)
Live Stream: MLB.tv, CSNPhilly.com, NBCSports App 

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Starting Lineups

Philadelphia:

  1. 2B Cesar Hernandez
  2. CF Odubel Herrera
  3. LF Aaron Altherr
  4. 1B Tommy Joseph
  5. 3B Andres Blanco
  6. RF Michael Saunders
  7. DH Maikel Franco
  8. C Andrew Knapp
  9. SS Freddy Galvis

Manager Pete Mackanin has used his third designated hitter in three days, this time going with Maikel Franco as the DH with Andres Blanco taking his place at third base. Andrew Knapp subs in for Cameron Rupp as he does during most afternoon games.

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Texas:

  1. DH Shino-Soo Choo
  2. SS Elvis Andrus
  3. RF Nomar Mazara
  4. C Robinson Chirinos
  5. 2B Rougned Odor
  6. 1B Ryan Rua
  7. 3B Joey Gallo
  8. CF Jared Hoying
  9. LF Delino DeShields, Jr.

Robinson Chirinos is back in the starting lineup after taking Wednesday off and Ryan Rua subs in for Mike Napoli at first base.

Starting Pitchers

This is Nick Pivetta’s last start in the majors for now with Aaron Nola set to come back from the disabled list on Sunday. He has struggled so far since debuting, posting a 6.14 ERA, 6.52 FIP, 1.909 WHIP, and 27.8% home run per fly ball rate. Pivetta has struck out 22.9% of opposing hitters, but he has struggled with command and gives up hard contact 45.8% of the time. He definitely needs some more time in the minors.

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Philadelphia gets to face their first lefty of the series in the 26-year old Martin Perez. In his last start against the Padres, he gave up just two runs in 6.1 innings. Perez has given up 21 walks in 44 innings and opposing hitters have a .303 batting average against him. If righties Aaron Altherr and/or Franco are going to have a big day, Thursday will be the day.

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