{"id":6960,"date":"2026-07-10T21:31:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6960"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:31:25","slug":"astros-rangers-renew-texas-rivalry-this-weekend-with-3-game-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6960","title":{"rendered":"Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series"},"content":{"rendered":"

ARLINGTON, Texas<\/strong> – <\/span>The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will renew their in-state rivalry with a three-game series this weekend.<\/p>

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What we know:<\/p>

The Rangers will have home field advantage during the match-ups, with the first game happening Friday night in Arlington. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Globe Life Field. \u00a0<\/p>

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Saturday\u2019s game is scheduled to start at 6:05 p.m. with the third game of the series set to begin at 1:35 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>

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Zach Dezenzo #9 of the Houston Astros slides safely into home in the fifth inning during the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde\/MLB Photos via Ge<\/span> <\/p>

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By the numbers:<\/p>

Houston comes into the series with a 5-2 lead over Texas this season.<\/p>

However, the Rangers lead the American League West at 47-46. The Astros are in third place in the division at 46-49.<\/p>

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