The Texas Rangers are set to face the Houston Astros tonight, July 12, 2025, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Central Time. Starting on the mound for the Rangers will be Jacob deGrom, who will face off against the Astros’ left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez.
The Rangers are eager to maintain their impressive offensive performance, but the challenge posed by Valdez will require a strong showing. Notably, Jake Burger will sit out due to a sore quad, alongside Evan Carter, to ensure their health moving forward.
Here’s how the Rangers’ lineup looks for tonight’s game:
– Haggerty — LF
– Seager — SS
– Semien — 2B
– Garcia — RF
– Langford — CF
– Heim — C
– Higashioka — DH
– Smith — 3B
– Duran — 1B
Currently, the Rangers are opening as +125 underdogs, indicating a competitive matchup ahead. Their recent form suggests that they have the potential to make a significant impact against the Astros.
As the game unfolds, fans will no doubt be looking for their team to rise to the occasion and build on their offensive momentum. This matchup represents a great opportunity for the Rangers to assert themselves in the tightly contested division race.