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Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers on 20th May 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series.

Astros won the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and they’ll look to wrap up the series by winning this game, whereas the Rangers would love to bounce back and level up this series.

  • Astros currently have a record of 25-14.
  • Rangers currently have a record of 17-20.

Injury Report:

Astros:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Jake MeyersCFWed, May 18ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 8
Jake OdorizziSPWed, May 18Lower LegExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Lance McCullersSPSun, May 8ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 15
Taylor Jones1BWed, Apr 20BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 10

Rangers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Joe BarlowRPThu, May 19FingerExpected to be out until at least May 20
Jonathan HernandezRPWed, May 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 26
Jose LeclercRPWed, May 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 23
Albert AbreuRPMon, May 16AnkleExpected to be out until at least May 24
Mitch GarverCTue, May 10ElbowExpected 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 had a great game in the 1st match of the series, and he would love to build on that to make sure his team wraps up the series in this game itself.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Houston Astros will be the heavy favorites to win this match and go 2-0 up in the series against a Texas side that hasn’t found its rhythm yet.

  • Match Prediction: Houston Astros to win the game.
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