The Houston Astros open this week with a very important series against the division rival Texas Rangers. The Astros have had a lot of success against the Rangers this year, winning six of seven matchups this season including three of four in the last home series in the first four days of May.
After a stint on the 10-day disabled list because of a shoulder injury, right-handed starter Joe Musgrove will try and set the tone for the series Monday against Rangers ace Yu Darvish. This will be Musgrove’s first start since May 26th against Baltimore in which he threw seven shutout innings, giving up only four hits and striking out six batters in the 2-0 win.