Ronel Blanco faces Cy Young candidate Tyler Mahle. Featuring discussion on other key players and potential outcomes.

The Astros have sort of limped along in the muddy middle of the American League standings. As recently as May 14, they were a game behind the Mariners in the AL West, but they’re now 3.5 games back after going 3-4 since that date.

Preview the May 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Its Friday, May 23 and the Mariners (28-21) are in Houston to take on the Astros (26-24). Emerson Hancoc k is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Ryan Gusto for Houston. The Astros lost game one of the series, 9-2. Lance McCullers Jr. picked up the win for the Astros. He struck out eight batters, gave up two earned runs, on five hits.

Isaac Paredes and the Houston Astros take the field on Thursday at Globe Life Field against Jacob deGrom, who is projected to start for the Texas Rangers. First pitch will be at 8:05 p.m. ET for the first game of a four-game series.

Preview the May 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Houston Astros battle the Texas Rangers in a Lone Star State showdown on "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV Plus today. Find out how to watch for free.

Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.

Its Thursday, May 15 and the Astros (22-20) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (23-21). Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston against Jacob deGrom for Texas. The Rangers completed the sweep over the Colorado Rockies with an 8-3 win yesterday. That sweep was the second series sweep in a row.