Tonight, they have a chance to get back into the win column and expand their playoff lead against Jack Leiter (9-8, 3.76 ERA, 131 SO) and the Rangers in the first game of a critical three game series at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has had his work cut out for him this season, figuring out different lineup combinations and what will work best. Part of the

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros looking to break a three-game road skid. Houston has a 45-32 record in home games and an 83-69 record overall. The Astros have a 27-16 record in games decided by one run.

Zach Cole hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, Jose Altuve hit his 25th homer of the season and the Houston Astros routed the Atlanta Braves 11-3.

Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader provides injury update with no timetable for return as race to AL Playoffs intensifies.

The red-hot Seattle Mariners overtook the Houston Astros atop the American League West, with the two teams squaring off in a season-defining series Daikin Park that begins Friday, Sept. 19.

The Houston Astros aren't known for having a strong farm system. That's been the result of them entering the current championship window they are in, with the f

The Houston Astros are in a fierce competition for both an American League playoff spot as well as a potential American League West crown.