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HOUSTON, Texas<\/strong> – <\/span>For the 300th time, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers took the field against one another on Friday night.<\/p>

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Astros shut out Rangers<\/h2>
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 15: Braden Shewmake #28 of the Houston Astros tags out Joc Pederson #3 of the Texas Rangers at second base in the sixth inning at Daikin Park on May 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner\/Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

The Houston Astros blanked the Texas Rangers by a score of 2-0 on Friday night.<\/p>

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Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing only one hit on the night with five strikeouts.<\/p>

Rangers starter Jack Leiter was no slouch either, allowing only one run in seven innings while striking out six.<\/p>

Houston only mustered five hits, but one of them was a home run by third baseman Isaac Paredes in the third inning, which was all the offense the team needed.<\/p>

Braden Shewmake added an RBI single in the eighth inning.<\/p>

Silver Boot stats<\/h2>
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: The Silver Boot Trophy on display before a game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park on September 17, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros\/Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p>

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After tonight’s catchup, the all-time record between the two clubs is tied at 150 wins apiece.<\/p>

The Astros have won eight of the last nine Silver Boot Series dating back to 2017. In 2020, the teams tied 5-5 during the pandemic-shortened season.<\/p>

However, the Rangers defeated the Astros in the 2023 American League Championship Series, the only playoff meeting in the rivalry’s history.<\/p>

What’s next:<\/p>

The Rangers and Astros’ series continues this weekend, with tomorrow’s game set for a 6:10 p.m. CT first pitch. Sunday’s finale is scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. CT.<\/p>

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