Thus far in the 2018 season, the Astros have played the Rangers in Arlington a total of six times. In those six games, the Astros are 6-1 with a +18 run differential in North Texas. Quite the reversal compared to a few years ago when Houston couldn’t buy a win in Arlington.
Justin Verlander earned his eighth win of the season by allowing three runs on five hits and three walks in six innings. He also struck out nine Rangers. Sure, it wasn’t Verlander’s best start or anything, but anytime a starting pitcher can provide six innings of three-run ball you should take it.