Spring Training Game Thread: Arizona Diamondbacks at Texas Rangers

Feb 17, 2026; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Latz during media day at Surprise Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

The Texas Rangers welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to Surprise for a lower-stakes rematch of the 2023 World Series.

LHP Jacob Latz begins his quest to earn a spot in the rotation with a start today for Texas opposite RHP Michael Soroka for Arizona.

Today’s Lineups

DIAMONDBACKS	RANGERS
Ketel Marte – 2B	Evan Carter – LF
Alek Thomas – CF	Wyatt Langford – CF
Carlos Santana – 1B	Corey Seager – SS
James McCann – C	Jake Burger – DH
LuJames Groover – DH	Joc Pederson – 1B
Jose Fernandez – 3B	Josh Jung – 3B
Jorge Barrosa – RF	Josh Smith – 2B
A.J. Vukovich – LF	Kyle Higashioka – C
Jacob Amaya – SS	Alejandro Osuna – RF

Michael Soroka – RHP	Jacob Latz – LHP

There doesn’t appear to be a radio feed for this one so you’ll have to follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Surprise Stadium is scheduled for 2:05 pm CT.

Go Rangers!

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