The Houston Astros (23-22) will face the Texas Rangers (25-22) in the final game of their four-game series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is set for 1:05 PM ET, with the game airing on FOX Sports.
Game Details
- Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: FOX Sports
- Streaming: FOX Sports App
Team Overview & Key Storylines
Houston Astros (23-22)
- The Astros have struggled offensively, ranking sixth-worst in MLB with 3.54 runs per game.
- Jeremy Peña leads the team in batting average (.301), home runs (6), and RBI (23).
- Framber Valdez will start on the mound, coming off two dominant outings where he pitched seven and eight innings, allowing just one earned run in each start.
- Houston has won 17 of 31 games as favorites this season but has struggled on the road with an 8-13 record.
Texas Rangers (25-22)
- The Rangers are 17-9 at home and have won seven of their last eight games.
- Wyatt Langford leads the team with nine home runs, while Josh Smith boasts a .303 batting average.
- Jack Leiter will start for Texas, coming off a six-inning, two-hit performance against Colorado.
- Texas has relied on strong pitching, ranking fourth in team ERA (3.22) and second in WHIP (1.14).
Key Matchups to Watch
- Framber Valdez (Astros) vs. Texas’ Offense – Valdez has been dominant, but the Rangers have been hot offensively, averaging 4.86 runs per game in their last seven wins.
- Jack Leiter (Rangers) vs. Astros’ Struggling Lineup – Houston has struggled to score, and Leiter could capitalize on their offensive woes.
- Jeremy Peña vs. Wyatt Langford – Both players lead their teams in home runs and could be the difference-makers.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 112
Texas Rangers 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025
