Rangers Return Home to Open Three-Game Set With Nationals

The Texas Rangers are back at Globe Life Field as they open up a six-game homestand with an interleague showdown against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with parking lots slated to open at 4 p.m., followed by gates at 5 p.m.

Fans who purchase a theme night ticket to Tuesday night's game through the Rangers' official website will receive a co-branded True Brvnd—Washington Senators cap, available for pickup at the Northwest Entrance.

Those not planning on heading out to the ballpark can catch all the action on Rangers Sports Network and on 105.3 The Fan on the radio side of things.

Before the game, Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka will be recognized as a nominee for the 2026 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. The Act of Valor Award was established in 2013 to honor individuals who demonstrate the same values of service, integrity, leadership, and patriotism exemplified by Baseball Hall of Famer and U.S. Navy veteran Bob Feller.

Also happening before the game, "American Idol" Season 24 contestant Marissa Luna will sing the National Anthem, and Taylor Sheridan, the creator of hit TV series "Yellowstone" and "Landman," will throw out the first pitch.

Once the action on the field gets underway, Cal Quantrill will take the mound for Texas to make his 26th appearance (9th start) of the season.

Quantrill comes into play with a 4-4 record, a 3.44 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 70.2 innings.

In his start against the Los Angeles Angels, Quantrill put forth a solid effort, going five innings and allowing just one run while striking out six in a game the Rangers would go on to lose 5-2.

Throughout the season, Quantrill has stepped up huge for a Texas team that has dealt with various injuries to its starting rotation, most recently rejoining the rotation after Nathan Eovaldi was placed on the 15-day Injured List with right posterior elbow inflammation.

As for Tuesday, Quantrill will be tasked with slowing down a solid Nationals lineup that will be without its best power hitter as outfielder James Wood continues to be sidelined with a mild left oblique strain.

On the other side of the ball, the Rangers will face Washington left-hander Jackson Kent, who will make just his second career Major League start.

In his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 12, Kent allowed three earned runs in four innings.