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Phillies Opening Day: Everything fans need to know

The Philadelphia Phillies kick off their 2026 season Thursday against the Texas Rangers at 4:15 p.m., with Cristopher Sánchez taking the mound for the opener.

The lineup features Trea Turner leading off, followed by Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Bryson Stott. While temperatures will reach the 70s for the opener, a cold front is expected to bring rain overnight.