On September 7, 2025, at Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers won against the Houston Astros with a score of 4-2. The Rangers improved their record to 73-70, while the Astros fell to 78-65. Phil Maton earned the win, improving his record to 2-5. A key performance came from Jake Burger, who hit a home run and drove in two runs. Josh Jung also added to the score with an RBI double. The game was played in clear weather with a temperature of 100 degrees. The Rangers got on the board first with a run in the second inning. The Astros remained scoreless until the sixth, when they finally put up a run. The Rangers responded with three more runs in the same inning, pushing their lead to 4-1. In the seventh inning, the Astros managed to score another run, making it 4-2. However, that was the end of their scoring efforts. The game ended with the Rangers holding onto their 4-2 lead.

Jake Burger had a key performance for the Rangers. He hit a home run and drove in two runs. This helped the Rangers secure their win over the Astros.

Phil Maton was the winning pitcher for the Rangers. He pitched 1.33 innings, allowing one run and striking out two batters. Framber Valdez took the loss for the Astros, pitching seven innings and giving up four runs, three of which were earned.

Jeremy Peña and Yainer Diaz each contributed an RBI for the Astros. Peña had one hit in four at-bats, while Diaz did not record a hit. Mauricio Dubón also added two hits for the Astros, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rangers’ lead.

What’s Next

The Rangers’ win over the Astros moves them to a 73-70 record. They remain in third place in the West. This victory is important for the Rangers as they aim to climb higher in the standings. Meanwhile, the Astros hold a 78-65 record and stay in first place in the West. Despite the loss, they maintain their lead in the division. The head-to-head performance between these teams could become significant as the season progresses.

The Texas Rangers will start a new series against the Milwaukee Brewers. This series begins on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Globe Life Field. No probable starters have been announced for this game yet.

The Houston Astros will travel to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Their series begins on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Rogers Centre. Probable starters for this matchup have not been released yet.

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