Texas Rangers\u00a0<\/a>(4-2) return to Arlington after winning their first two road series of the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\nFriday\u2019s contest will mark the Rangers\u2019 seventh opener at Globe Life Field and 55th overall since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s home opener is expected to feature a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Dallas Stars goaltender and USA Hockey Olympic gold-medalist, Jake Oettinger, as well as a National Anthem performance by country music star Neal McCoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nWhen is the first pitch for Rangers vs. Reds? <\/p>\n
First pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n
\nTexas Rangers gameday timeline <\/p>\n
10 a.m. \u2013 Parking lots open at Globe Life Field11:50 a.m. \u2014 Texas Rangers Batting Practice12:00 p.m. \u2014 Public Gates Open12:50 p.m. \u2014 Cincinnati Reds Batting Practice1:50 p.m. \u2014 Grounds Crew Field Preparation2:15 p.m. \u2014 Budweiser Clydesdales on field2:43 p.m. \u2014 Cincinnati Reds Starting Lineup introductions2:48 p.m. \u2014 Texas Rangers Starting Lineup introductions2:58 p.m. \u2014 National Anthem \u2013 Neal McCoy3:00 p.m. \u2014 Ceremonial First Pitch \u2013 Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger \u2013 Hockey USA Gold Medalist3:03 p.m. \u2014 Umpires Meeting & Lineup Exchange at Home Plate3:06 p.m. \u2014 Rangers Take The Field3:08 p.m. \u2014 First Pitch, Rangers vs. Reds <\/p>\n
\nMore Rangers ball park fun! <\/p>\n
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