The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros play the second contest in a 3-game series Saturday at Daikin Park in Houston.

The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom

The Astros are favored (-124 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Rangers (+104). The Astros will start Framber Valdez (10-4) versus the Rangers and Jacob deGrom (9-2).

The Houston Astros are calling up their top remaining prospect, middle infielder Brice Matthews, in time for Friday's game against the Rangers in Daikin Park, the ballclub announced Friday afternoon.

The Astros have called up their top prospect, infielder Brice Matthews, for the start of their series against the Rangers.

The Houston Astros' top-ranked prospect will get a chance to deliver on his promise after the club called up second baseman Brice Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. The Astros have not yet announced a corresponding move.