Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup — Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
Final Lineups
Texas Rangers @ Toronto Blue Jays · Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joc Pederson | 0.249 | 0.336 | 0.838 | 21 | 44 | 0.118 | 0.471 |
| 2 | Wyatt Langford | 0.261 | 0.318 | 0.797 | 13 | 31 | 0.222 | 0.889 |
| 3 | Corey Seager | 0.195 | 0.300 | 0.681 | 11 | 28 | 0.500 | 1.350 |
| 4 | Brandon Nimmo | 0.274 | 0.340 | 0.787 | 13 | 46 | 0.125 | 0.489 |
| 5 | Jake Burger | 0.238 | 0.299 | 0.716 | 19 | 66 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Ezequiel Duran | 0.272 | 0.327 | 0.778 | 13 | 64 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
| 7 | Alejandro Osuna | 0.255 | 0.347 | 0.644 | 1 | 24 | 0.667 | 1.334 |
| 8 | Kyle Higashioka | 0.218 | 0.306 | 0.676 | 7 | 18 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | Nicky Lopez | 0.278 | 0.318 | 0.640 | 1 | 20 | 0.600 | 2.000 |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Springer | 0.234 | 0.317 | 0.713 | 12 | 36 | 0.286 | 1.089 |
| 2 | Ernie Clement | 0.284 | 0.308 | 0.719 | 9 | 39 | 0.143 | 0.365 |
| 3 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 0.261 | 0.339 | 0.698 | 7 | 46 | 0.500 | 1.500 |
| 4 | Kazuma Okamoto | 0.225 | 0.299 | 0.728 | 24 | 70 | — | — |
| 5 | Alejandro Kirk | 0.253 | 0.324 | 0.684 | 4 | 19 | 0.000 | 0.250 |
| 6 | Nathan Lukes | 0.270 | 0.323 | 0.699 | 6 | 21 | — | — |
| 7 | Davis Schneider | 0.142 | 0.295 | 0.569 | 3 | 12 | 0.429 | 1.500 |
| 8 | Myles Straw | 0.218 | 0.271 | 0.598 | 3 | 18 | 0.600 | 1.400 |
| 9 | Luis Urías | 0.250 | 0.322 | 0.803 | 3 | 8 | — | — |
Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays (2026-06-25). MacKenzie Gore vs Kevin Gausman at Rogers Centre.
MacKenzie Gore enters this contest with a 4.07 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 84 innings pitched this season, featuring a solid 9.86 K/9 but a concerning 3.96 BB/9. His recent trend shows an ERA moving up, and he holds a low 16.7% quality start percentage, indicating inconsistency in going deep into games. Conversely, Kevin Gausman boasts a similar 4.04 ERA but a more efficient 1.13 WHIP over 89 innings, supported by a 9.00 K/9 and a much better 2.02 BB/9. Gausman's ERA trend is down, and his 66.7% quality start percentage suggests a more reliable presence on the mound.
The Texas Rangers offense has posted a .706 OPS and scored 319 runs this season, demonstrating a moderate offensive output with 83 home runs. Their pitching staff carries a 3.97 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, allowing 95 home runs. The Toronto Blue Jays offense is comparable, with a .704 OPS and 328 runs scored, hitting 81 home runs. Their pitching staff has a slightly higher 4.10 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, conceding 87 home runs. Both teams appear to be in similar form, with the Rangers showing a recent 5-5 split and the Blue Jays also with a 5-5 record in their last ten games.
Recent head-to-head matchups between these two teams in 2025 were largely competitive, with the Blue Jays holding a 4-2 advantage over six games, including some high-scoring affairs like a 14-2 victory and a 10-4 loss. The total line for this game is set at 8.0, which aligns with the moderate offensive numbers and the mid-4.00 ERAs of both starting pitchers, suggesting expectations for a game that could lean towards the over if either pitcher struggles to maintain their season averages.