What happens if the Astros drop the Lone Star Series? I guess we'll never know. Photo: Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Astros secured one final victory against the Texas Rangers yesterday, continuing their regular-season dominance over the American League West foe.
Catch up quick: The teams entered Wednesday's matchup in Arlington tied in the three-game series (1-1) and overall for the 2024 season (5-5).
The two won't meet again in the regular season, meaning the winner went on to win the otherwise inconsequential Lone Star Series and coveted Silver Boot.
The Astros took an early lead and kept the Rangers at bay in yesterday's 6-4 victory.
Several Astros had a multi-hit game, and newly acquired starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi recorded eight strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
Flashback: The Astros last year were unable to secure a victory in the American League Championship Series against the Rangers, who went on to win the 2023 World Series.
Yes, but: This being Houston's eighth consecutive season to win the Lone Star Series solidifies the team's dynastic strength all while Rangers fans ward off criticism that last year's World Series victory was a fluke.
