Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros - News - May 20, 2022

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Jon Gray - Defeated in quality startGray (1-2) took the loss during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings.

ImpactGray pitched well against a strong Houston lineup but let in runs in the first and fifth innings, with the two-run deficit proving too steep to overcome. The quality start marked the 30-year-old's longest outing so far this season, and first quality start in six turns, though he's now recorded four strikeouts or fewer in every start but one. Gray is scheduled to pitch again at Oakland next weekend.

MAY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Pressly - Notches fifth savePressly registered the save during a 2-1 win against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing one hit with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

ImpactPressly got two quick outs in the ninth and recorded a strikeout to end the game after permitting a Nathaniel Lowe single. Opportunities have been difficult to come by for the 33-year-old as this was his first save and only third appearance since May 7. Pressly has lowered his ERA to 3.24 with four scoreless innings since blowing two straight save opportunities.

MAY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander - Continues dominanceVerlander (6-1) earned the win during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Texas, allowing six hits with eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings.

ImpactAfter escaping a first-inning jam with the help of an out at the plate, Verlander cruised through five easy frames en route to his fifth straight win. The 39-year-old has lowered his ERA from 1.93 to a league-leading 1.22 with 19 consecutive scoreless innings over his last three starts and is pitching as efficiently as ever with his 14.2 pitches per inning ranking fifth in MLB. He'll look to keep the streak going with a start on tap for next weekend against Seattle.

MAY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers

Justin Verlander had another splendid start to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers

MAY 22, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eli White - On bench SaturdayWhite will sit Saturday against the Astros.

ImpactWhite has emerged as the Rangers' primary left fielder, and his hold on the role seems to have tightened after Nick Solak was optioned Thursday. White will have to improve at the plate to have a truly secure spot, however, as he's hitting just .207/.313/.293 on the year. Brad Miller will be the left fielder Saturday.

MAY 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Pregame Notes: Gray vs. VerlanderThe Texas Rangers play Game 3 of a four-game series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday

MAY 21, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Pregame Notes: Gray vs. VerlanderThe Texas Rangers play Game 3 of a four-game series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday

MAY 21, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers