Spring Training Game Thread: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Brandon Nimmo #24 of the Texas Rangers warms up on deck during the third inning of the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Surprise Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight the Tex

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Tonight

the Texas Rangers are the home team in Surprise against the Kansas City Royals as the complex-mates square off under the lights.

RHP Kumar Rocker continues his quest to earn a spot in the rotation for Texas while veteran righty Michael Wacha will pitch for KC.

Today’s Lineups

ROYALS	RANGERS
Isaac Collins – DH	Brandon Nimmo – RF
Abraham Toro – 1B	Wyatt Langford – CF
Carter Jensen – C	Corey Seager – SS
Drew Waters – RF	Jake Burger – 1B
Kyle Isbel – CF	Josh Jung – 3B
Tyler Tolbert – 2B	Kyle Higashioka – C
Connor Kaiser – 3B	Sam Haggerty – LF
Peyton Wilson – LF	Andrew McCutchen – DH
Daniel Vazquez – SS	Josh Smith – 2B

Michael Wacha – RHP	Kumar Rocker – RHP

You can catch a telecast via CW33, listen to the game via 105.3 The Fan, or follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Surprise Stadium is scheduled for 8:05 pm CT.

Go Rangers!