In the second of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (81-54) and the Houston Astros (71-63) at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Derek Holland (6-6, 4.68 ERA) and Joe Musgrove (2-2, 4.36 ERA) take the mound. The Rangers won the last game 10-8, extending a six-game winning streak. The game starts at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 3 and will air on FS1, RTSW and FSSW.
In his most recent outing, Holland pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run and striking out five in a 2-1 victory over the Indians. Rougned Odor (.277, 81 Rs, 28 HRs, 74 RBIs, 11 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Astros were also victorious the last time Musgrove pitched. He pitched well, going 5.1 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 6-0 victory over the Athletics.
Notes
Houston has won 57% (36-27) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Texas has won 59% (39-27) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Astros managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are heading in with an 11-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rangers are 55-9. The Astros have a 52-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 12th in runs, Houston has earned 614 this season. Texas ranks seventh with 645 runs.
Ranking 14th, Houston is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.742). Texas ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .759.
When the Astros allow at least one home run, they are 44-42, well-matched with the Rangers who are 48-44 when allowing at least one homer.
