Rangers Defeat Astros 5-2 | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers slides into second base ahead of the tag of Mauricio Dubon #14 of the Houston Astros during the first inning at Globe Life Field on July 01, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

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The holiday weekend four-game series between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros is even at a game apiece. Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed only two hits in seven shutout innings to give Texas a five-to-two victory Saturday. Eovaldi becomes the second ten-game winner in the American League. The Rangers lead the second-place Astros by five games in the A-L West standings. The two teams continue their series with single games today and Monday afternoon at Globe Life Field in Arlington.