Texas at Houston 8:00 ET
Astros over Rangers- The Astros and Texas Rangers, who split a four-game series last week in Arlington, Texas. Since both clubs are looking to shake off series defeats. The Rangers dropped two of three at home against the Oakland A's, while the Astros were swept in a three-game road set against the Kansas City Royals. Houston right-hander J.P. France (0-1, 4.76 ERA) is the scheduled starter on Friday. He allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Rangers on Saturday, and he is with a 4.08 ERA in three career starts against Texas. France went 11-6 with a 3.83 ERA over 24 appearances (23 starts) as a rookie last season. Right-hander Dane Dunning (1-1, 4.15) is scheduled to start the series opener for the Rangers. Dunning is 0-3 with a 5.20 ERA over eight career appearances (five starts) against the Astros. He is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA in two appearances (one start) at Houston. Take HOUSTON!