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Rangers host Guardians in series opener on Apple TV

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Rangers host Guardians in series opener on Apple TV
Summary

The Texas Rangers face the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington on Friday, June 5, at 8:15 p.m. ET. Kumar Rocker starts for Texas, having held opponents scoreless in three of his last four outings. Parker Messick, with a 6-1 record and 2.21 ERA, is on the mound for Cleveland. The Rangers come into this matchup with five wins in their last six games, while the Guardians look to recover from recent series losses. This game is part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" and will not be available on traditional TV.

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Status Watch
  • •Rangers vs. Guardians starts at 8:15 p.m. ET
  • •Game will stream live on Apple TV
  • •Rocker has three scoreless outings in last four starts
  • •Messick holding a solid 2.21 ERA this season
  • •Rangers won five of their last six games
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