The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their homestand at Chase Field on Sunday, September 13, hosting the Texas Rangers in a 4:10 PM ET first pitch. Eduardo Rodriguez takes the ball for Arizona against Texas right-hander Cal Quantrill in a late-season regular season matchup that carries real weight in the standings picture. The game airs locally on DBACKS.TV and ESPN 620 AM, with Spanish-language coverage available on La Campesina 101.9 FM and 860 AM.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers Game Preview: September 13, 2026

Starting Pitchers: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Cal Quantrill

Rodriguez gets the nod for Arizona in what figures to be a pivotal late-season start. The left-hander has the experience and stuff to match up with any lineup the Rangers put in front of him, and Chase Field's roof gives the D-backs a neutral-weather environment that suits a pitcher who can work both sides of the plate. Quantrill counters for Texas — a durable arm who has made a living generating weak contact and keeping his team in games. This shapes up as a tight, well-pitched affair if both starters are on.

Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Lineup

• Lars Nootbaar — LF
• Ketel Marte — 2B
• Gabriel Moreno — DH
• Geraldo Perdomo — SS
• Corbin Carroll — RF
• Nolan Arenado — 3B
• Tim Tawa — 1B
• James McCann — C
• Jordan Lawlar — CF

Keys to Watch

• Ketel Marte at the top of the order: Marte hitting second behind Nootbaar gives Arizona a potent top of the lineup. If Nootbaar can get on base and Marte does his usual damage, the D-backs can put pressure on Quantrill early and force Texas into a reactive game.
• Geraldo Perdomo batting cleanup: Perdomo in the four-hole is a statement of trust from Arizona's coaching staff. Watch whether he can handle that run-producing role against a capable Rangers pitching staff. His ability to work counts and put the ball in play will be central to how this lineup functions.
• Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado in the middle of the order: Carroll at five and Arenado at six give Arizona two legitimate threats who can punish any mistake Quantrill leaves over the plate. Arenado's experience in big moments adds a veteran presence to the heart of this batting order.
• Jordan Lawlar at the bottom: The young shortstop — now in center — hitting ninth gives Arizona a second dynamic piece at the base of the lineup. If Lawlar can get on base, he flips the order back to Nootbaar and Marte, giving Arizona extended offensive opportunities.
• Rodriguez's command: In a game where both starters appear capable of eating innings, the team that gets deeper into their bullpen later likely has the edge. Rodriguez limiting walks and keeping the Rangers off base early sets the tone.

Prediction

This is a competitive late-season game between two franchises with legitimate ambitions. Arizona has the home-field advantage at Chase Field and a lineup that, top to bottom, can manufacture runs in multiple ways. Rodriguez is a capable starter who should give the D-backs length. Expect a close game decided in the later innings, but lean Arizona to take this one at home, 4-2.