Tempers flare as Astros beat Rangers 6-2 in series opener
Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel hit RBI doubles in a five-run seventh in the Houston Astros' 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday in a game that had a benches-clearing tussle.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Houston Astros
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Gurriel doubled to left center, Correa scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Correa doubled to center, Reddick and Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Altuve doubled to left, Aoki scored, Reddick to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Springer reached on infield single to second, Bregman scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Napoli homered to center (433 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Andrus hit a ground rule double to shallow left, Napoli scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa safe at first on error by right fielder Mazara, Altuve scored.
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Error 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Andrus grounded into double play, shortstop to first, Gallo out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Andrus batting
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Play Result 2-6
Giles relieved Feliz.
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Gallo walked, Odor to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Gallo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Napoli fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Napoli batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Odor safe at first on error by second baseman Altuve.
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Error 2-6
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Josh ReddickLF22
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Brian McCannC16
Alex Bregman3B3
Norichika AokiLF11
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
TEX
Delino DeShieldsLF80
Shin-Soo ChooDH17
Carlos GomezCF91
Rougned Odor2B24
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Joey Gallo3B17
Elvis AndrusSS18
Nomar MazaraRF15
Jonathan LucroyC14
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