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The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom
The Rangers nearly pulled off a historic win in Houston, but not the type of history they would’ve wanted to repeat.
Up Next: A final game before the All-Star break features RHP Nathan Eovaldi on the mound for Texas against RHP Hunter Brown for Houston. The Sunday afternoon first pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 1:10 pm CT and will be carried on the Rangers Sports Network.
Preview the July 11 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
García, who is in the process of getting his season back on track, hears from Astros fans every time he steps to the plate in Houston.
Prior to Friday's game at Daikin Park, players, coaches and staff from Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will wear special shirts during batting practice to show support for those affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.
The Rangers and Astros will wear "Together for Texas" t-shirts, featuring both teams' logos, during batting practice Friday.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (6-3, 1.62 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (9-3, 2.21 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 129 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.