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The ALCS begins with a showdown between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, starting at 8:15 PM ET. Houston sends Justin Verlander (13-8) to the mound for his 28th start this season, and Jordan Montgomery (10-11) makes his 33rd start of the year for Texas.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Astros | -139 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Astros vs. the Rangers?
- TV Channel: FOX
Astros Stats & Trends
Astros Batting
- The Astros are seventh-best in baseball with 222 total home runs.
- Houston ranks fourth in MLB with a .259 batting average.
- The Astros rank fourth in MLB with an on-base percentage of .331.
- Houston strikes out 7.7 times per game to rank third in MLB.
- The Astros average 1.1 homers per game when playing at home this season (92 total in home outings).
- Houston is slugging .411 with three extra-base hits per game in home contests.
- The club averages 8.2 hits per game and is batting .249 at home this season.
Astros Key Batters
- Kyle Tucker has 163 hits and an OBP of .369 to go with a slugging percentage of .517. All three of those stats are best among Houston hitters this season. He has a .284 batting average, as well.
- Among qualified batters in the majors, his batting average ranks 18th, his on-base percentage ranks 15th, and he is 13th in slugging.
- Alex Bregman has an OPS of .804, fueled by an OBP of .363 and a team-best slugging percentage of .441 this season. He’s batting .262.
- Among all qualifying players, he is 64th in batting average, 20th in on-base percentage and 69th in slugging percentage.
- Yordan Alvarez has 120 hits this season and has a slash line of .293/.407/.583.
- Alvarez has recorded at least one base hit in eight games in a row. During his last 10 outings he is batting .333 with three doubles, six home runs, four walks and eight RBI.
- Jose Altuve is batting .311 with a .393 OBP and 51 RBI for Houston this season.
Rangers Stats & Trends
Rangers Batting
- The Rangers have hit 233 homers this season, which ranks third in the league.
- Texas ranks second in MLB with a .263 team batting average.
- The Rangers have an on-base percentage of .337 this season, which ranks third in the league.
- Texas ranks 17th in strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.
- They’ve hit 90 homers, an average of 1.1 per game, in 81 road contests this season.
- In 81 road games this season, it is slugging .411 with 261 hits going for extra bases.
- In 81 road games this season, they have a batting average of .252 while averaging 8.9 base hits per contest.
Rangers Key Batters
- Marcus Semien has accumulated a slugging percentage of .478, a team-high for the Rangers. He’s batting .276 with an on-base percentage of .348.
- Including all the qualified hitters in MLB, his batting average is 28th, his on-base percentage ranks 39th, and he is 33rd in slugging.
- Corey Seager’s 156 hits and .390 on-base percentage both pace his team. He has a batting average of .327 while slugging .623.
- Including all qualifying players, his batting average puts him fifth, his on-base percentage ranks ninth, and he is second in slugging.
- Adolis Garcia is batting .245 with 29 doubles, 39 home runs and 65 walks.
- Nate Lowe has 38 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 93 walks while hitting .262.
Astros vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | Pitcher | Jordan Montgomery (TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 – 8 | W/L | 10 – 11 |
| 162.1 | IP | 188.2 |
| 3.22 | ERA | 3.20 |
| 1.133 | WHIP | 1.193 |
| 8 | K/9 | 7.9 |
| 2.5 | BB/9 | 2.3 |
Astros vs. Rangers Injury Updates
- Astros: Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Rangers: Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Triceps ), Jon Gray: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Jacob deGrom: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ian Kennedy: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Brad Miller: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Brett Martin: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Odorizzi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
