Texas Rangers face Houston Astros in series opener July 31, 2026
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros in Houston on July 31, 2026. Starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Hunter Brown for the Astros. The game marks the first of three crucial matchups before the trade deadline, with playoff implications on the line for both teams. The Rangers have a chance to clinch the tiebreaker against the Astros with a sweep, while a win in two of three games could improve their division positioning. The lineup for the Rangers includes Joc Pederson, who has been contributing significantly, and a mix of young talent and veteran players.
- •Game starts at 7:15 p.m. Central time.
- •Rangers lineup features Joc Pederson and Evan Carter.
- •Rangers can clinch tiebreaker with a sweep over Astros.
- •Team is currently in close contention for the division lead.
- •Two of three wins would lead Rangers to a game and a half lead.
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"The Rangers look to finish off a sweep of the Orioles this afternoon
"Texas plays a game in Anaheim against the newly Madduxless Angels
"Texas against the Orioles in the middle game of the series
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:52 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 14, 2026
The first of three in Sacramento
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:42 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 13, 2026
The finale in Anaheim
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:18 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 11, 2026
Texas plays a game in Anaheim against the newly Madduxless Angels
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:41 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 10, 2026
The first of four games in Anaheim
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:03 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 9, 2026
The Rangers look to finish off a sweep of the Orioles this afternoon
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:44 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 8, 2026
Texas against the Orioles in the middle game of the series
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:09 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 3, 2026
The first game of a homestand, going up against the Giants
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:55 PMTexas Rangers lineup for August 1, 2026
The second of three in Houston
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:37 PMTexas Rangers lineup for July 31, 2026
The Rangers play the first of three in Houston
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