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A heated in-state rivalry writes another chapter on Friday night, with the Rangers hosting the Astros on "Friday Night Baseball."While it's only May, the stakes are nonetheless high: Entering play on Thursday,

WATCH NOW: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers live on Friday Night Baseball - MLB on Apple TV+. Watch live every Friday throughout the 2025 season. When: First pitch is at 5:05 p.m. PT/8:05 p.m. ET. (6:05 p.m. MDT).

The Astros are 13th in the majors with a .247 batting average. The Rangers average the 19th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.1) in the league this season. Before watching this Astros vs. Rangers matchup, here's what you need to know about Sunday's action on the diamond, including viewing options.

The second game in a four-game weekend series takes place on Friday, May 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas where the Texas Rangers are hosting the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros (13-12) are on the road on Saturday to face the Kansas City Royals (13-14) in the second game of a three-game series after the Royals took the win on Friday to open play.

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