Astros and Rangers meet in key AL West series opener tonight
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers tonight at Daikin Park for the first game of a crucial AL West series. The game is set to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET, and the matchup features starting pitchers Hunter Brown for Houston and Nathan Eovaldi for Texas. Houston enters the game having won eight of its last nine contests, while Texas leads the division. The game will be streamed live on Apple TV as part of the 'Friday Night Baseball' package, marking a change from traditional television broadcasts.
- •Astros host the Rangers tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET.
- •Houston has won eight of its last nine games.
- •Texas leads the AL West entering the weekend.
- •Game will be streamed on Apple TV's 'Friday Night Baseball'.
- •Hunter Brown and Nathan Eovaldi are the starting pitchers.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — How to live stream Giants vs Padres: MLB, TV channel
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is Padres vs. Giants on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is Astros vs. Rangers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
"The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres continue their NL West rivalry Friday night at Petco Park, with San Diego looking to strengthen its position in the National League playoff race as the calendar turns to August. How to…
"Can the Rangers slow down the red-hot Astros? Here's when and where to watch the series opener.
"Here's when and where to watch as San Diego and San Francisco continue their four-game series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:40 AMHow to live stream Giants vs Padres: MLB, TV channel
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres continue their NL West rivalry Friday night at Petco Park, with San Diego looking to strengthen its position in the National League playoff race as the calendar turns to August. How to…
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:30 AMWhat channel is Padres vs. Giants on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
Here's when and where to watch as San Diego and San Francisco continue their four-game series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:30 AMWhat channel is Astros vs. Rangers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
Can the Rangers slow down the red-hot Astros? Here's when and where to watch the series opener.
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