NEWSLETTER
Cristian Javier will take the ball for the Houston Astros (5-11) when they host starter Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers (8-7) in a rubber match on Sunday, with first pitch at 2:10 PM ET.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Houston-Texas matchup.
When is Astros vs. Rangers and when does it start?
Where to watch Astros vs. Rangers
The Astros and Rangers will take to the field at Minute Maid Park for this matchup on April 14, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SCHN2.
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Astros vs. Rangers Game Preview
These squads play again following the Astros’ 9-2 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Bryan Abreu (1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 K) picked up the win for the Astros. Kyle Tucker went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Jose Urena (1.1 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Rangers.
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros are 3-11 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 21.4% of those games).
Houston ranks fourth-best in MLB play with 19 total home runs.
The Astros rank fifth in baseball with a .433 slugging percentage.
Houston has the 29th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (5.34).
The Astros average MLB’s third-highest WHIP (1.529).
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Rangers have been the underdog seven times and won five of those games.
Texas ranks 20th in Major League Baseball with 13 home runs.
The Rangers are 11th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .406 this season.
Texas pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.83 ERA this year, which ranks 13th in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have a 1.224 WHIP this season, 12th in the majors.
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Astros Starter Recent Performance: Cristian Javier
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Apr. 9 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Apr. 3 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| vs. Yankees | Mar. 29 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Nathan Eovaldi
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Apr. 9 | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Rays | Apr. 3 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Mar. 28 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Astros Key Players to Watch
Javier (1-0 with a 1.10 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Astros, his fourth of the season.
In his last time out on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, the right-hander went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
The 27-year-old has a 1.10 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .175 to his opponents.
Yordan Alvarez leads Houston in home runs this season with four while driving in 12 runs.
Jose Altuve’s batting average of .365 leads all Houston hitters this season.
Tucker leads the club in homers (four) and runs batted in (13) this season.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
The Rangers will send Eovaldi (1-0) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up one earned run on three hits in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
The 34-year-old has an ERA of 1.45, a 4.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .804 in three games this season.
Adolis Garcia paces the Rangers with four home runs and 15 runs batted in, while accumulating a team-high batting average of .333.
Marcus Semien is batting .279 with four doubles, a home run and nine walks.
Evan Carter is batting .244 with five doubles, a home run and 10 walks.
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