SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 21: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 21, 2020 in San Diego, California. The Padres defeated the Astros 4-3. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Here’s what you need to know about the Houston Astros series against the Texas Rangers.
After a dismal 2-9 road trip, the Astros have finally returned to the friendly and relatively smoke-free confines of Houston. As they attempt to regain their footing and hold on to a playoff spot, they welcome the last-place Texas Rangers to town.