The Phillies escaped Globe Life Field with a gritty 3-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday night, surviving a late Texas rally to snap their opponent's momentum. Philadelphia's offense scratched together just enough runs despite a quiet night from their stars—Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber combined to go 0-for-11—while Max Kepler's two-run single in the third inning proved decisive. Jesús Luzardo delivered six clutch innings, allowing just one run while striking out four, before handing the ball to a shaky bullpen that barely held on. Matt Strahm surrendered a solo homer to Corey Seager in the eighth, but Jhoan Duran slammed the door in the ninth to preserve the narrow lead.

Jacob deGrom was sharp but outdueled, fanning eight Phillies over 6.2 innings while allowing three runs, but his offense couldn't capitalize against Philadelphia's patchwork attack. Seager's 4-for-4 night—including the homer—wasn't enough to overcome the Rangers' anemic production with runners in scoring position. The loss drops Texas further back in the playoff hunt, while the Phillies, despite their stars' struggles, proved they can win ugly when it matters most.