US EditionAstros Start 3-Game Series with the Rangers
The Astros must sweep the Rangers at home and perform well against the Mariners to secure the AL West title amid tight playoff races, with critical games in the final week.
- The Houston Astros begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday at Daikin Park in Houston, marking their 11th meeting of the season.
- This series follows the Astros' recent 3-6 September stretch and the Rangers' strong 7-1 run, intensifying the AL West playoff race.
- Jack Leiter, a right-hander with a 9-8 record and 3.81 ERA, starts for Texas, while Astros’ Jose Altuve leads his team with 25 home runs despite being day-to-day with a foot injury.
- Leiter has 130 strikeouts and a 1.31 WHIP, and Astros pitcher Jason Alexander holds a 4-1 record with a 4.18 ERA and 55 strikeouts entering the series.
- The Astros, who hold second place in the AL West with an 81-69 record, must win all three games in their series against the Rangers, currently third at 79-71, to prevent dropping the season series to their divisional rivals.
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Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers
The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series.
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