Spring Training Game Thread: Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers

Feb 17, 2026; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore during media day at Surprise Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

The Texas Rangers welcome the Colorado Rockies to their spring home in Surprise, Arizona for a Cactus League matchup.

The most notable thing about today’s contest is the debut in Texas attire for big lefty offseason acquisition MacKenzie Gore. Opposing Gore and Texas for Colorado will be former Ranger Jimmy Herget, a right-handed reliever who pitched for Texas in 2020-21.

Today’s Lineups

ROCKIES	RANGERS
Edouard Julien – 2B	Evan Carter – CF
Brett Sullivan – C	Corey Seager – SS
Jake McCarthy – CF	Joc Pederson – DH
Jordan Beck – RF	Jake Burger – 1B
T.J. Rumfield – 1B	Josh Jung – 3B
Kyle Karros – 3B	Josh Smith – 2B
Nicky Lopez – SS	Kyle Higashioka – C
Zac Veen – LF	Alejandro Osuna – RF
Sterlin Thompson – DH	Michael Helman – LF

Jimmy Herget – RHP	MacKenzie Gore – LHP

You can listen to the game via 105.3 The Fan or follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Surprise Stadium is scheduled for 2:05 pm CT.

Go Rangers!

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