Rangers vs Astros starting pitchers
Rangers vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Rangers |
Astros |
| Hits |
765 (15th) |
837 (2nd) |
| Batting Average |
.243 (17th) |
.264 (1st) |
| Runs Batted In |
388 (15th) |
425 (8th) |
| Runs |
405 (Tied-15th) |
442 (9th) |
| Home Runs |
97 (Tied-15th) |
106 (Tied-9th) |
| Walks |
288 (13th) |
259 (23rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
49 (Tied-22nd) |
63 (14th) |
| Strikeouts |
716 (24th) |
640 (30th) |
| Pitches |
13251 (24th) |
12820 (29th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/11/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
6-3 |
| 7/10/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
9-1 |
| 7/9/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-3 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
9-3 |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/10/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
7-2 |
| 7/9/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
5-4 |
| 7/8/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
9-4 |
| 7/7/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
13-2 |
| 7/6/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-3 |
Rangers vs Astros predictions
Heading into the game against the Houston Astros, several players from the Texas Rangers seem poised to make significant impacts. Josh Smith, performing with a solid batting average of .295 this season, could very well be a key factor in driving the team's offense. Meanwhile, Corey Seager, with his team-high 17 home runs, appears ready to add long balls to his stats, potentially giving the Rangers the edge they need. On the mound, Andrew Heaney, with his reasonable ERA of 3.80, will be crucial in keeping the Astros' hitters in check. Given his strikeout capabilities, amassing 92 this season, a strong start from him could pave the way for a Rangers' victory.
On the flip side, the Houston Astros have their own set of aces ready to shine. Jose Altuve continues to lead with a stellar batting average of .306, and his knack for getting on base could set the table nicely for the other Astros’ hitters. Yordan Alvarez, despite battling some hip soreness, has been a constant source of RBIs and looks to continue his powerful display at the plate. Pitching for the Astros, Hunter Brown, despite a higher ERA of 4.48, has shown he can overpower batters with a total of 100 strikeouts over the season. His performance could be pivotal in shutting down the Rangers' lineup.
Considering both teams' current form and player performances, the Astros seem to have a slight edge, especially playing at their home turf, Minute Maid Park, where they've secured 27 wins this season. While both teams boast solid lineups, the consistency in the Astros’ hitting paired with strong on-base potentials might just tip the scales in their favor. Expect it to be a tightly contested game, but Houston’s slight advantages could be enough to clinch a victory in this matchup.
Houston Astros injuries
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
- Rhett Kouba (SP): Day-To-Day
- Chris Gittens (1B): Day-To-Day
- Victor Caratini (C): 10-Day-IL
Texas Rangers injuries
Rangers vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Fri 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
84° |
| Chance of Rain |
47% |
