The Rangers began an incredibly important series against the Astros with another encouraging night at the plate.

Leiter, the Rangers’ rookie right-hander, held the Astros hitless into the seventh inning at Globe Life Field in May. His first batter Friday dashed any hope of a repeat. Isaac Paredes bounced a leadoff single up the middle to begin the bottom of the first. A walk and two groundouts produced Houston’s first run.

HOUSTON (AP) — Wyatt Langford homered with a career-high tying four hits and Adolis García added a solo shot to lead the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Wyatt Langford disparó un cuadrangular entre los cuatro imparables con los que igualó la mejor marca en su carrera, el cubano Adolis García

The Houston Astros are looking to bounce back in a big way as they host the Texas Rangers for a three-game weekend series starting Friday night, airing exclusively on CW39. This isn't just another division clash.

Prior to Friday's game at Daikin Park, players, coaches and staff from Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will wear special shirts during batting practice to show support for those affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.

Astros Make Christian Walker Announcement Amid Losing Streak originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Veteran first baseman Christian Walker is back, and he's ready to help the Houston Astros end their three-game losing streak.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Land Talented, Texas-Based SEC Power Hitter in Latest MLB Mock Draft. Although the Houston Astros did not select right fielder Cam Smith in the MLB draft, that trade for him from the Chicago Cubs has significantly improved their lineup.