In a thrilling match-up at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the Houston Astros secured a close 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers.

The game started off quiet with both teams unable to score in the first three innings. However, the Rangers broke the silence in the bottom of the 4th inning. Josh Jung's single to left field allowed Sam Haggerty to score, followed by a sacrifice fly by Jonah Heim and a single by Jake Burger that gave the Rangers a 3-0 lead.

The Astros fought back in the late innings. Yainer Diaz's solo home run in the 7th inning put the Astros on the board, and in the 8th inning, Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer to left field, securing the lead for the Astros at 4-3.

Pitchers Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Framber Valdez for the Astros delivered solid performances. Leiter pitched 7 innings with 4 strikeouts but allowed 3 earned runs, while Valdez pitched 7 innings with 8 strikeouts, earning the win for the Astros.

Social media posts highlighted key moments of the game, including the RBI hits, home runs, and pitcher performances. The game concluded at 2:54 PM, with Framber Valdez earning the win, Rafael Garcia taking the loss for the Rangers, and Josh Hader securing the save for the Astros.

The Texas Rangers will face the New York Yankees in their next game on May 20, 2025, while the Houston Astros will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on May 19, 2025.