Texas Rangers vs Miami Marlins

Texas Rangers at Miami Marlins (2026-06-24). Jacob deGrom vs Eury Pérez at loanDepot park.

Jacob deGrom enters this matchup with a season ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.03 across 82.2 innings pitched in 15 starts, demonstrating strong control with a K/9 of 10.67 and a BB/9 of 1.96. His recent trend shows an upward ERA, and he holds a 33.3% quality start percentage. Eury Pérez, in contrast, has a higher season ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.26 over 62.2 innings in 12 starts, also featuring a high K/9 of 10.34 but a significantly elevated BB/9 of 4.02. Pérez's ERA trend is flat, and he matches deGrom's 33.3% quality start rate.

Offensively, the Marlins have a slight edge, posting a team OPS of 0.713 and scoring 345 runs, compared to the Rangers' 0.708 OPS and 317 runs. Both teams exhibit similar batting averages and on-base percentages. On the pitching side, the Rangers hold a marginally better team ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.25, while the Marlins' team ERA stands at 4.07 with a WHIP of 1.26. The Rangers have allowed more home runs with 94 compared to the Marlins' 77.

Recent head-to-head matchups from September 2025 indicate a sweep by the Marlins, who won all three games with scores of 4-2, 4-3, and 6-4. These low-scoring affairs suggest a potential for a tighter game, which aligns with the strong pitching capabilities of both starters, particularly deGrom's season-long efficiency. The total line for this specific game is not available, preventing a direct comparison to the historical scoring patterns.