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Astros host the Rangers in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Houston Astros are set to host the Texas Rangers in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at 8:10 p.m. EDT. The Rangers currently hold a record of 21-22, while the Astros are at 17-28.
Key points
- Astros host Rangers in a three-game series
- Game scheduled for Friday at 8:10 p.m. EDT
- Rangers record: 21-22; Astros record: 17-28
- Starting pitcher for Rangers: Jack Leiter
- Starting pitcher for Astros: Spencer Arrighetti
Houston AstrosTexas RangersJack LeiterSpencer Arrighetti
Texas Rangers (21-22, third in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (17-28, fourth in the AL West)
Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (1-3, 4.85 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (4-1, 1.88 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
LINE: Astros -110, Rangers -110; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday.
Houston has a 17-28 record overall and a 10-13 record at home. The Astros have the fourth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .418.
Texas has a 21-22 record overall and a 10-12 record on the road. The Rangers are 15-7 in games when they record eight or more hits.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 25 extra base hits (11 doubles and 14 home runs). Braden Shewmake is 13 for 32 with a double, two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games.
Josh Jung has 13 doubles and five home runs while hitting .325 for the Rangers. Ezequiel Duran is 12 for 37 with three doubles, a triple and two home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 3-7, .204 batting average, 5.06 ERA, outscored by 25 runs
Q&A
What time does the Astros vs. Rangers game start?
The game starts at 8:10 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Astros and Rangers?
The Rangers will start Jack Leiter, and the Astros will start Spencer Arrighetti.
What are the current records of the Astros and Rangers?
The Rangers have a record of 21-22, while the Astros are at 17-28.
