Saturday was the 11th time Espada removed Altuve from left field in the ninth inning with a lead. "You have to rely on everybody."

Two of the more recent World Series champions do battle in Texas when the Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros in an American League West matchup. The Astros, who won the World Series in 2022, sit atop the AL West while the Rangers,

The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros play the second contest in a 3-game series Saturday at Daikin Park in Houston.

In the Lone Star State matchup between the Astros and Rangers, shortstop Mauricio Dubon crushed a home run in the bottom of the seventh.

Prior to Friday's game at Daikin Park, players, coaches and staff from Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will wear special shirts during batting practice to show support for those affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.

The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom

Preview the July 11 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Rangers began an incredibly important series against the Astros with another encouraging night at the plate.