The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Houston Astros scored five runs.
As far as omens go, trailing 1-0 one pitch into the biggest series of the season thus far was certainly sinister. That’s what happened tonight for Texas as Jose Altuve took Rangers starter Jon Gray deep moments after everyone had nestled into their seats at The Shed.
Tonight, the Rangers tried to bury the bad mojo by taking a lead but the runs came off solo home runs as Texas didn’t do much with their opportunities to ignite rallies. Even though Houston starter Ronel Blanco gave up four hits and four walks, the Rangers had just four at-bats with runners in scoring position and didn’t find that big hit in any of them.