Texas Rangers defeat Houston Astros 8-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Texas Rangers 8, Houston Astros 0
The Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Texas Rangers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 8 runs, exactly the closing total of 8.
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Texas Rangers won by 8 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nathan Eovaldi (Texas Rangers): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Jake Burger (Texas Rangers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Peter Lambert (Houston Astros): 6.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Zach Dezenzo (Houston Astros): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros?
The Texas Rangers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 8 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Texas Rangers -1.5.
Did Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 8 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 8.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
Texas Rangers and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas Rangers 22-24 in the 2026 regular season (11-10 at home, 11-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 25 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Houston Astros 19-29 in the 2026 regular season (12-14 at home, 7-15 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Texas Rangers and Houston Astros?
Next for the Texas Rangers: at the Colorado Rockies on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: at the Minnesota Twins on Monday, May 18, 2026.