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Astros play the Texas Rangers after Diaz's 4-hit game
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· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway The Astros have a slight edge according to the odds, with a line of -128 compared to the Rangers' +105.
m. CST. The Rangers currently hold the top spot in the AL West with a 55-54 record, while the Astros are close behind with a 55-55 record.
The pitching matchup features Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Hunter Brown for the Astros. The Astros have a slight edge according to the odds, with a line of -128 compared to the Rangers' +105. Further details about the game, including the full pitching probables and top performers, are available from the source.
The game is the 11th meeting between the two teams this season, with the Astros currently leading the series 6-4.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Texas Rangers are set to play the Houston Astros on Friday at 7:15 p.m. CST. The Rangers currently hold the top spot in the AL West with a 55-54 record, while the Astros are close behind with a…
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