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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 19th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Astros have once again transformed themselves into a contender after a slow start to the season, while their opponents are still looking to get things right this season.

  • Astros currently have a record of 24-14.
  • Rangers currently have a record of 17-19.

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

  • Jose Altuve – Astros

Jose Altuve would look to give a solid start to the Astros against the mediocre Rangers team, and he would love to help his team get the win in the first game.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Houston Astros will be the heavy favorites to win this match and start the series with a win against a Texas side that hasn’t found its rhythm yet.

  • Match Prediction: Houston Astros to win the game.

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