Astros vs. Rangers: TV channel, watch ALCS online, live stream, prediction, Game 3 pick, odds, time, pitchers

The Texas Rangers have a 2-0 series lead against the Houston Astros in the ALCS. The Astros need a win in Game 3 to avoid a 3-0 series deficit.

The highly anticipated American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros is set to continue on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead after defeating their in-state rivals in Games 1 and 2 at Minute Maid Park. It is worth noting that teams that have taken a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven series have historically gone on to win the series 84% of the time.

In their previous encounter at Globe Life Field last month, the Astros swept the Rangers in three games, showcasing their dominance with final scores of 13-6, 14-1, and 12-3. The Astros would undoubtedly like to replicate that performance in the upcoming games, but they understand the importance of taking it one game at a time. A win in Game 3 is crucial for the Astros to avoid falling into a dreaded 3-0 series deficit.

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Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, with a start time of 8:03 p.m. The game will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. You can catch the action on FS1 or stream it live on fubo (try for free).

The starting pitchers for Game 3 will be right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer (13-6, 3.77 ERA) for the Astros and right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.56 ERA) for the Rangers. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, is making his return to the mound after a hiatus since September 12 due to a teres major muscle strain near his right shoulder. However, he has recently faced hitters in a 69-pitch live batting practice session, indicating that he is ready to go. The Astros will be relying on Scherzer's experience and hoping he can overcome any rustiness. Javier had a mixed performance in the regular season but impressed in his Division Series start. The Astros will also be looking for key hitters like Kyle Tucker to find their form, as Yordan Alvarez can't do it all alone.

In terms of prediction, considering Scherzer's layoff, it is expected that he may be slightly rusty, giving the Astros an opportunity to capitalize early in the game. Therefore, it is predicted that the Astros will emerge victorious in Game 3, narrowing the series gap. Additionally, it is highly likely that Alvarez will continue his impressive performance and hit another home run. It would be unwise to bet against him at this point. The predicted final score is Astros 6, Rangers 3.

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