The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros wrap up their final three-games series of the 2025 season at Daikin Park on Wednesday.

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.

Yordan Alvarez limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left leg scoring a run in the first inning of the Houston Astros ' game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, a potentially devastating blow to a club clinging to its postseason hopes. The team announced the injury as a left ankle sprain.

The Houston Astros gained an early 2-0 lead on the Texas Rangers on Monday night but lost one of their top hitters in the first inning to an apparent injury.

Star outfielder Yordan Alvarez hurt his ankle while crossing home plate in Monday’s 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old’s foot slipped on the bag, and he needed assistance walking off the field.

Astros: Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to start a three-game series. Houston is 43-32 in home games and 81-69 overall.

Kevin Gausman pitched a two-hitter for his fourth career complete game, Davis Schneider homered and drove in two runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the struggling Houston Astros 6-0.

Additionally, Hader is being recognized for his character and off-the-field work. The Astros made an announcement about the veteran before their game against the Rangers on Monday, via their social media.

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