ALCS Preview — Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The battle for the American League is also the Battle for Texas. The Rangers and Astros have seven games to see who gets to four first.

Sunday at 7:15 PM CT, the Astros open the ALCS against the visiting Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Houston will host the first two, then the two will reconvene for at least two more (maybe three) at Globe Life Field. If needed, they’ll come back to MMP for games six and seven.

The Astros just defeated the Minnesota Twins in four games, three-games-to-one in the American League Division Series. Jose Urquidy earned the victory by striking out six over 5 2⁄3 innings. He gave up two runs on three hits and a walk. Hector Neris, Bryan Abreu, and Ryan Pressly…