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Astros host Rays in Friday night baseball game streaming on Apple TV

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Astros host Rays in Friday night baseball game streaming on Apple TV
Summary

The Houston Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series opener on Friday, July 3, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Daikin Park in Houston. The Rays, one of MLB's hottest teams, recently became the first in the American League to reach 50 wins, while the Astros are aiming for improvement as they seek to return to.500. The game will not air on traditional television and will stream live on Apple TV as part of the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule. New subscribers can access a free trial for the first week.

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  • •Rays lead AL East and are on a winning streak
  • •Astros are trying to improve their record
  • •Game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on July 3
  • •Streaming live on Apple TV, not on traditional TV
  • •Astros coming off a series loss to the Twins
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