The Houston Astros are at home for a decisive Game 7 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers on Monday at 8:03 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The winner clinches the series and secures a spot in the World Series.
The Astros are favored (-127 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Rangers (+107). The Astros are projected to start Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.56 ERA) versus the Rangers and Max Scherzer (13-6, 3.77 ERA).
These clubs meet again after the Rangers’ 9-2 victory over the Astros yesterday. Nathan Eovaldi (6.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 4 K) picked up the win for the Rangers. Mitch Garver went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Framber Valdez (5.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the loss on the mound for the Astros.