ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: The Texas Rangers work out with the roof open before Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros take the field in Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday night. The Rangers have a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Rangers need two more wins to advance to the World Series.
Rangers ace Max Scherzer will take the mound for the first time since he injured his shoulder on Sept. 12.
The Astros will send Cristian Javier to the mound. Javier pitched on Oct. 10 in the Astros 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of the ALDS.
Javier gave up one hit in 5 innings against the Twins with 9 strikeouts.
The Rangers saw 40,861 fans at Globe Life Field for the Game 3 win over the Baltimore Orioles, their only home game of the playoffs so far.
It will be another sell-out crowd on Wednesday night.
Texas Rangers Lineup
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Rangers rookie Evan Carter is breakout star of playoffs
21-year-old Evan Carter has been in the big leagues 5 weeks, but the Texas Rangers outfielder has already earned the nickname "The Savior" from his teammates.
The Rangers announced their lineup and there is one big change rookie LF Evan Carter is hitting third.
Carter started Game 2 on the bench with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound.
Carter spent most of his time in the regular season hitting ninth.
Rangers-Astros Game 3 Pitchers
Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer returns to the mound Wednesday night.
- Astros: Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.56 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 159 strikeouts)
- Rangers: Max Scherzer (13-6, 3.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 174 strikeouts)
Who is throwing out the first pitch?
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The Tex Factor: The World of Warstic
What do you get when you put an international rock star in the same room as a Texas baseball icon and a local branding expert? Warstic! Jack White, Ian Kinsler, and Ben Jenkins started a baseball bat business in the heart of Deep Ellum and are hitting it out of the park with their art-inspired products with a "warriors" message.
Rangers Hall of Famer Ian Kinsler will throw the first pitch to former Rangers pitcher Derek Holland.
Parking at Globe Life Field
Parking lots will be open 3:30 p.m.
See the parking lot map here.
When do the gates open at Globe Life Field?
The gates to Globe Life Field will open for Game 3 of the ALCS at 4:30 p.m.
Will the roof be open at Globe Life Field?
Rangers-Astros Game 3: Roof will be closed at Globe Life Field
The roof for Globe Life Field has not been open for a game since May 21.
The roof will be closed for Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
Who is singing the National Anthem for Game 3 of the ALCS?
Texas Rangers announce performers, appearances by Rangers legends for ALCS home games
The Texas Rangers are heading back to Arlington with a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series and Globe Life Field is preparing for sell-out crowds.
The Strikeout Kings, a DFW-based quartet
Globe Life Field Bag Policy
Bags equal to or smaller than 16"x 16" x 8" are allowed into Globe Life Field. No backpacks are permitted except for single compartment drawstring bags. Additionally, coolers of any kind are prohibited. Bags that meet the 16" x 16" x 8" size do not have to be clear.
Exceptions are for those bags carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants or young children. Working media may carry backpacks after the bags gone through the security screening at the media entrance.
Outside food is allowed inside of Globe Life Field as long as it is inside a sealed clear quart sized (or less) plastic bag. Guests may also bring in a sealed non-flavored water (plastic bottle and under 1 liter). One bag of food and one bottle of water per ticket will be permitted.
What channel is the Rangers game on tonight?
Games 3, 4 and 5 of the ALCS will all air FS1.
You can also stream the games for free on the FOX Sports app.
A TV provider is required to watch the games.