The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Atlanta Braves scored three runs. After a heaping helping of consternation for much of the season, July has been a brand new story for the Rangers. With a July record of 13-6 and a post-All-Star break tally of 6-1, Texas is writing a winning chapter.

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Preview the July 25 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Rangers didn’t string together any big rallies until the eighth inning but continually put runs on the scoreboard in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings. The wheels fell off in the eighth by way of an erratic Rafael Montero.

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The Atlanta Braves play against the Texas Rangers in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The Rangers have the second-worst record against left-handed pitching and are dead last in OBP, slugging and OPS against lefties.

The Atlanta Braves (44-57) and the Texas Rangers (53-50) open a 3-game interleague series Friday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves. Texas is 53-50 overall and 31-20 in home games. The Rangers are 38-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Outfielder Sam Haggerty has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game against Atlanta, the Rangers announced. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are optioning Cody Freeman to Triple-A Round Rock.