The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, two of the most interesting teams in baseball, are set to face off in a three-game series. Despite their current struggles, both teams are expected to be among the best in the American League this year.
Two weeks into the season, the Texas Rangers lead the American League West and the Houston Astros are in the cellar. But their tight four-game series last weekend reminded why their meetings are among the most interesting in baseball. From prolific offenses to arguably the most clutch hitters in MLB to future Hall of Famers , the Rangers and Astros are more alike than they are different.
Still, the Rangers entered Thursday first in the AL in average, on-base percentage and slugging. They could very well end the season by having the best lineup in the AL. Nobody would be surprised. As for the Astros, they no longer look like the American League's team to beat, a position they have held since 2017. The Yankees, Rangers, Royals and Guardians all more offensive fWAR than Houston two weeks into the season.
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