At Globe Life Field on Friday, the Houston Astros (2-5) meet the Texas Rangers (4-2), fellow members of the AL West, at 8:05 PM ET.
The Astros are favored (-130 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Rangers (+110). The Astros will give the ball to Hunter Brown versus the Rangers and Cody Bradford (1-0).
The Astros won their most recent game against the Blue Jays on Friday by an 8-0 score. Yordan Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs and three RBI to lead them offensively. Cristian Javier picked up the win on the strength of five innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three.