Lone Star Series: A Look Back at This AL West Rivalry

When Do the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers Play Next?

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Are the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers Rivals?

Yes, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers both play in the American League West and have a division rivalry in Major League Baseball. As the two major league franchises in Texas, the series is referred to as the Lone Star Series and the Silver Boot Series.

Who Are the Houston Astros’ Biggest Rivals?

The Astros’ biggest rivals are the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers in the American League West division, plus the New York Yankees in the AL East and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League.

Who Are the Texas Rangers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Rangers’ biggest rivals are the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Lone Star Series History

In 1972, the Washington Senators franchise relocated and rebranded to the Texas Rangers. The Houston Astros, being the only franchise in Texas for 10 years prior, already had the pride and TV rights of Texas, thus a competitive rivalry was born. Tensions flared between the two teams in the 1990s when Nolan Ryan returned to the Astrodome as a member of the Texas Rangers before what was at the time a record-setting crowd. Both the Astros and the Rangers have retired Ryan’s number due to his successful career with both franchises.

The Astros transitioned from the National League to the American League, joining the AL West with the Rangers in 2013. They kicked off the season with a series against one another that year, with Houston winning convincingly on Opening Day. However, in the second game of the season, Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish threw 8 2/3 innings without a walk or hit before having his perfect game ruined with one out left.

In 2015, a benches-clearing brawl occurred between the two teams as both were vying for playoff spots in their respective leagues. When Astros Manager A.J. Hinch shoved Rangers first baseman and designated hitter Prince Fielder, things escalated when Rangers manager Jeff Banister confronted Hinch.

Both teams have had successful runs in the AL West. Between 2010 and 2025, both teams have won the division a combined 11 times, with the Astros taking a 7-4 edge over the Rangers. In 2023, the Astros and Rangers tied for first in the AL West based on win records, though the Astros claimed the division title for winning the teams’ regular season series. Later, the teams met in the 2023 American League Championship Series, where the Rangers defeated the Astros in a deadlocked, seven-game series with the visiting team winning every game at their opposing ballpark. The Rangers advanced to the franchise’s first World Series title.

In 2025, the Astros and Rangers took part in the inaugural MLB Rivalry Weekend with a Silver Boot Series at Globe Life Field. The series was marked for a rematch at Daikin Park during the second edition of Rivalry Weekend from May 15 to 17, 2026.

When Did the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers First Play?

In the first years of the second Texas franchise, the Astros and the Rangers only played in exhibitions during MLB Spring Training. They met for the first time in 1992 at the conclusion of Spring Training with the Rangers winning 2-0 and claiming the first Silver Boot Trophy.

On June 8, 2001, the two teams met for the first time in the MLB regular season with the introduction of interleague play, thus the Lone Star Series was born. The Astros won the inaugural game, 5-4, at The Ballpark in Arlington and ultimately won the series.

What is The Silver Boot Trophy?

The Silver Boot Trophy is a 30-inch, size 15 cowboy boot cast in silver that’s awarded to the winner of the Lone Star Series rivalry between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers.

Game Results Between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers

For fans of the Lone Star State’s baseball scene, the rivalry between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers is always one to watch. To help you assess how these two teams have fared against each other, we’ve put together a table of their recent head-to-head matchups:

Where Do the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers Play?

The Houston Astros play at Daikin Park in downtown Houston, Texas. Opened in 2000, Daikin Park has a seating capacity of 41,168. Daikin Park has become known as one of the most hitter-friendly parks in MLB, along with notable features like its retractable roof and natural grass playing field. In 2004, Daikin Park held its sole MLB All-Star Game. Daikin Park has hosted five World Series, including a title-clinching home game in 2022.

The Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, outside of Dallas. Globe Life Field opened in 2020 and is a state-of-the-art, indoor facility with turf grass. Along with hosting the Rangers during their successful 2023 World Series run, Globe Life Field also served as the neutral site for the 2020 World Series due to COVID-19 protocols. In 2024, Globe Life Field held MLB All-Star Week, including the 94th MLB All-Star Game.

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