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May 12, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) singles during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Overview:
On Saturday, August 6th, the (62-46) Texas Rangers will be on the road to take on the (56-51) Houston Astros. “The Crowd” projects a final score of Rangers 4.7 – Astros 3.9 with an over/under of 8.6.
The Astros are (33-23) at home this season whereas the Rangers are (28-29) on the road. Houston is (3-7) in their last ten games while Texas is (6-4).
Starting Pitchers:
TEX- Harrell (3-2, 3.57) vs HOU- Fister (10-7, 3.56)
Batting Stats:
Runs Scored: Rangers 508 (9th) Astros 472 (18th)
Batting Average: Rangers .263 (6th) Astros .242 (26th)
On Base Percentage: Rangers .320 (17th) Astros .319 (18th)
Total Bases: Rangers 1579 (11th) Astros 1514 (15th)
Baserunning Stats:
Stolen Bases: Astros 79 (5th) Rangers 60 (12th)
Pitching Stats:
Team Earned Run Average: Astros 3.80 (7th) Rangers 4.36 (21st)
Batting Average Against: Astros .255 (14th) Rangers .262 (20th)
Walks/Hits Per Innings Pitched: Astros 1.28 (10th) Rangers 1.38 (20th)
Strikeouts: Astros 931 (6th) Rangers 711 (30th)
Saves: Rangers 36 (4th) Astros 28 (17th)
Fielding Stats:
Errors: Astros 47 (2nd) Rangers 66 (18th)
Summary:
Texas is (9-1) against Houston this year and have been outscored 45-28. These teams are very different as Texas mashes the ball whereas Houston relies on their strong pitching staff and defense. The Rangers just recently added starter Lucas Harrell so he doesn’t have a big enough sample size vs Houston to draw any conclusions.
Texas batters are hitting a combined .275 off Houston starter Doug Fister. Watch for Adrian Beltre to have a big game as he’s hitting .345 off Fister in 29 at bats. Texas has absolutely dominated this match-up this year and I don’t see any reason for that to change.
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