ARLINGTON -- By starting the fourth and final game of the Astros' Opening Series against the Rangers at Globe Life Park, Gerrit Cole has had two chances to watch fellow right-handers Justin Verlander and Lance McCullers Jr. attack the Texas lineup.
Cole, acquired from the Pirates in a Jan. 13 trade, will make his Astros debut when Houston faces the Rangers at 2:05 p.m. CT Sunday, squaring off against lefty Mike Minor. Cole's only previous start against the Rangers came during his rookie season in 2013, when he fired seven scoreless innings.