Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Apr 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre . Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers

_{Apr 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre . Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports}

The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers on 21st May 2022, in what will be the third game of their ongoing series. Astros won the first game of the series quite comprehensively, but the Rangers bounced back to level up the series. With two games remaining in this series, the third game is very important for both the teams,

Astros currently have a record of 25-15.
Rangers currently have a record of 18-20.

Injury Report:

Astros:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Jake Meyers	CF	Wed, May 18	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 8
Jake Odorizzi	SP	Wed, May 18	Lower Leg	Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
Lance McCullers	SP	Sun, May 8	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jun 15
Taylor Jones	1B	Wed, Apr 20	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10

Rangers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Joe Barlow	RP	Thu, May 19	Finger	Expected to be out until at least May 20
Jonathan Hernandez	RP	Wed, May 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 26
Jose Leclerc	RP	Wed, May 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 23
Albert Abreu	RP	Mon, May 16	Ankle	Expected to be out until at least May 24
Mitch Garver	C	Tue, May 10	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 20

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers

_{Apr 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports}

Jose Altuve – Astros

Jose Altuve will look to step up for his team to win this game and avoid the series loss. He had a great first game and would want to replicate that in the 3rd game as well.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Houston Astros will be the heavy favorites to win this match and go 2-1 up in the series, which will put them in a good position to win the series.