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Astros face Rangers in pivotal AL West matchup on July 31

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Astros face Rangers in pivotal AL West matchup on July 31

Summary

The Houston Astros continue their series against the Texas Rangers tonight in Arlington, Texas, with ace RHP Hunter Brown starting against RHP Nathan Eovaldi. The Astros are looking to win their ninth game in ten attempts after a recent road trip success, while the Rangers are among the top teams in the AL West. Houston has won or split nine straight season series against Texas, holding a 6-4 lead in the 2026 Silver Boot Series. Both teams have crucial implications for playoff positioning as the season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Astros won eight of their last nine games.
•Rangers 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi starts for Texas.
•Astros hold a 6-4 lead in the Silver Boot Series.
•Houston aims to maintain momentum from a recent road sweep.
•Astros and Rangers are top two teams in AL West standings.

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9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 7/31/2026

What they're saying

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros and Rangers will resume the Silver Boot Series tonight in a huge three-game set between the top two teams in the AL West. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (2-1), who tossed 7.0 shutout innings in his last start, will get tonight’s start opposite Rangers 10-game winner and native Houstonian RHP Nathan […]
— Yahoo Sports

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