The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for Game 2 of the ALCS on Monday at 4:37 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead.
The Rangers are road underdogs (+103) at the Astros (-123). The Astros are projected to start Framber Valdez (12-11, 3.45 ERA) versus the Rangers and Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.63 ERA).
These clubs meet again after the Rangers’ 2-0 victory over the Astros yesterday. Jordan Montgomery (6.1 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 6 K) picked up the win for the Rangers. Leody Taveras went 2-for-2 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Justin Verlander (6.2 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 5 K) took the loss on the mound for the Astros.