<p>It's the 28-31 Houston Astros are versus the 35-22 Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. The first pitch of this in-state rivalry is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Globe Life Park.
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<p>In their last games: In Game 1 of this four game series yesterday the Rangers beat the Astros 6-5. Texas scored their six runs on 12 hits while the Astros tallied five runs on nine hits.
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<p>The Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 games and they had their three-game winning streak snapped with their loss to the Rangers yesterday. They rank 14th in the Majors in runs scored and 17th in team ERA. Houston is in 3rd place in the AL West eight games back of the Rangers.
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<p>The Rangers have won four in a row and they have a four game cushion over the 2nd place Seattle Mariners in the division. They rank 7th in runs scored and 11th in team ERA. In their four-game streak Texas has totaled 26 runs.
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<div class="heading">Pitching Matchup</div>
<p>Houston: Dallas Keuchel (3-7, 5.50 ERA)<br><br />
Texas: Cole Hamels (5-1, 3.39 ERA)</p>
<p>Dallas Keuchel goes for the Astros tonight and in his last outing he gave up three earned runs in six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Astros have lost two of his last three starts. Keuchel has 16 starts against the Rangers in his career and his four wins facing them is tied for the most by any pitcher in Texas' franchise history. However, this season he has faced them twice going 12 innings and giving up 13 earned runs in two Houston losses. The Astros are 1-5 in Keuchel's last 6 starts against a team with a winning record.
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<p>Cole Hamels gets the starting nod for the Rangers and in his last outing he gave up three earned runs in seven innings in a 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The Rangers have lost his last two starts and three of his last four. Hamels has faced the Astros twice this season going 14 innings and giving up only two earned runs in two Texas wins. The Rangers are 10-2 in Hamels' last 12 home starts.
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<h2>Betting Angles</h2>
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<li>The Rangers are 64-24 in their last 88 games against the Astros.</li>
<li>The Rangers are 42-14 in their last 56 home games against the Astros.</li>
<li>This season the Rangers are 22-9 at home and the Astros are 11-17 on the road.</li>
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<h2>STRAIGHT UP / OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS </h2>
<p>Houston Astros: 28-31 SU / O/U 31-23 / Run Line W/L 26-33<br><br />
Texas Rangers: 35-22 SU / O/U 31-25 / Run Line W/L 34-23
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<h2>Betting Trends </h2>
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<li>HOU is 13-3 in their last 16 overall.</li>
<li>HOU is 4-1 in their last 5 road games.</li>
<li>HOU has an Over record of 22-8 in their last 30 road games.</li>
<li>TEX is 20-8 in their last 28 overall.</li>
<li>TEX is 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.</li>
<li>TEX has an Over record of 6-1 in their last 7 games.</li>
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<div class="heading">Key Player Injuries </div>
<p>ASTROS<br><br />
NONE</p>
<p>RANGERS<br><br />
[P] 05/08/2016 - AJ Griffin 15-day DL (5/8) ( Shoulder )<br><br />
[P] 04/21/2016 - Keone Kela 60-day DL (4/20) ( Elbow )<br><br />
[C] 04/11/2016 - Robinson Chirinos 60-day DL (4/9) ( Forearm )<br><br />
[RF] 04/04/2016 - Josh Hamilton 60-day DL (3/25) ( Knee )<br><br />
[CF] 05/24/2016 - Drew Stubbs 15-day DL (5/23) ( Toe )<br><br />
[RF] 05/24/2016 - Shin-Soo Choo 15-day DL (5/21) ( Hamstring )<br><br />
[P] 05/28/2016 - Tanner Scheppers 60-day DL (3/25) ( Knee )</p>