The Houston Astros are on fire, winning 16 of their last 20 games and extending their home winning streak to nine games after a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. This impressive turnaround has seen them cut an 8-game deficit behind the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. Manager Joe Espada praised his team’s perseverance and resilience, highlighting their unwavering belief in their ability to compete.
Pitcher Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros in their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Despite a rough outing against the Minnesota Twins, where he allowed seven runs, Brown has been in excellent form recently, with eight consecutive quality starts prior to that game. He will look to bounce back and continue his success against the Rangers, against whom he has a 2-2 record with a 3.60 ERA in four career starts.
On the other side, the Rangers will send Andrew Heaney to the mound for the series opener. Heaney has been solid for Texas, with a 3.80 ERA and a string of quality starts in his last 13 appearances. He will face a tough challenge against the Astros, who have had success against him in the past. Heaney will be looking to turn the tide and help the Rangers start a new winning streak after their recent loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
The Rangers, who have won 7 of their last 10 games, will be looking to bounce back and continue their strong play against the Astros. Manager Bruce Bochy is confident that his team can start a new winning streak and compete against their division rivals. With both teams coming off strong performances, the upcoming series promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams vying for supremacy in the AL West.