Astros play the Rangers in first of 3-game series

Astros play the Rangers in first of 3-game series Texas Rangers (7-6, first in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (4-10, fifth in the AL West) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Houston has a 4-10 record overall and a 2-5 record at home. The Astros have gone 0-7 in games when they have given up at least one home run. Texas has gone 2-1 in road games and 7-6 overall. The Rangers have the fifth-best team batting average...