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Fraley: Past year's head-to-head performance gives Rangers the chance to bury the Astros this weekend

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Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off double against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Monday, June 6, 2016. The Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News)

BALTIMORE -- Past performance says the Rangers will be at their peak level Friday when they open a three-game series at Houston.

The Rangers have a chance to bury the second-place Astros, who trail them by 6 1/2 games in the American League West.