Ronel Blanco faces Cy Young candidate Tyler Mahle. Featuring discussion on other key players and potential outcomes.

Preview the May 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

NEW YORK — Once again, Chris Young thinks the Rangers have evaded catastrophe in the bullpen. As the week began, the Rangers were anxiously awaiting yet another MRI reading on yet another relief pitcher, but Young was optimistic Chris Martin had dodged serious trouble.

Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after Texas rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

Shortstop Jeremy Peña had played every defensive inning in the Houston Astros' first 45 games before getting a day off in team's busy stretch.

The Rangers boast three starting pitchers ranked within the top 10 ERA leaders leaguewide in right-handers Tyler Mahle (1.43 ERA), Nathan Eovaldi (1.61

Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.