Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers MLB Recap Betting Prdiction
PublishedJuly 13, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 13, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers – 7/12/25

The Houston Astros won against the Texas Rangers with a score of 5-4 at Daikin Park on July 12, 2025. The Astros now hold a 55-39 record, leading the AL West. Bennett Sousa secured the win, bringing his record to 2-0 for the season.

Jose Altuve played a key role for the Astros, hitting a home run and driving in a run. The Rangers, now 47-48, saw Marcus Semien and Kyle Higashioka each contribute home runs. Despite their efforts, Robert Garcia took the loss, making his record 1-4.

The Astros and Rangers both got on the board in the first inning, each scoring a run. The Astros struck again in the fourth inning, bringing their total to two runs. The game remained tight as both teams were held scoreless in the fifth and sixth innings. In the seventh inning, the Astros added one more run, making it 3-1. The Rangers responded with a run in the eighth inning, closing the gap to 3-2. In the ninth inning, the Rangers scored two runs, but the Astros matched with two of their own, securing a 5-4 win. The victory improved the Astros’ record to 55-39, keeping them in first place in the West, while the Rangers fell to 47-48.

Bennett Sousa was a key player for the Astros, securing the win with his performance on the mound. He pitched two innings, allowing just one hit and no earned runs. Sousa’s ERA now stands at 2.29.

For the Rangers, Robert Garcia took the loss. He pitched one inning and gave up two runs, one of which was earned. This outing brought his record to 1-4 with a 2.78 ERA.

In the batting department, Jose Altuve stood out for the Astros. He hit a home run and recorded two hits, contributing one RBI. On the Rangers side, Marcus Semien hit a home run and had two hits, driving in one run as well.

What’s Next

The Astros are in first place in the West with a 55-39 record. This win helps them stay at the top of the standings. They continue to show strong performance this season. The Rangers are in third place in the West with a 47-48 record. This loss puts them below a .500 winning percentage. They need more wins to move up in the standings.

The Texas Rangers will play their next game against the Houston Astros. This game will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Daikin Park. This game continues their current series.

The Houston Astros will also face the Rangers in their next game on July 13, 2025. Following this, the Astros will travel to play the Seattle Mariners starting Friday, July 18, 2025. This marks the start of a new series for the Astros. Probable starters for these games have not been announced.

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