Texas Rangers fall to Houston Astros 5-4, drop below .500

On August 1, 2026, the Texas Rangers lost 5-4 to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston. The Rangers struck early but were unable to capitalize, allowing the Astros to score first in the second inning. Despite tying the game twice, including at 3-3 in the fourth inning, they fell short after giving up two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. Texas has now lost four consecutive games and finds itself below.500. The teams will face off again in the series finale with the Rangers' Kumar Rocker scheduled to pitch against the Astros' Peter Lambert.

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