Rangers-Astros Game 4 Guide: What you need to know
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros take the field in Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday night. The Rangers have a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Rangers need two more wins to advance to the World Series.
The official attendance for Wednesday night's game was listed at 42,368, a new record for a game at Globe Life Field.
Tickets for Thursday's game are also sold out.
Rangers-Astros Game 4 Pitchers
- Astros: RHP Jose Urquidy (3-3, 5.29 ERA)
- Rangers: LHP Andrew Heaney (10-6, 4.15 ERA)
Andrew Heaney takes the mound for the Rangers. The lefty has pitched well in big games. He started Game 1 of the ALDS in Baltimore, allowing one earned run over 3.2 innings. Heaney also started the Sept. 30 game against the Seattle Mariners where the Rangers clinched a playoff berth. In that game, Heaney threw 4.1 scoreless.
Jose Urquidy has made a name for himself as a big game pitcher in recent years with the Astros. He started Game 4 of the ALDS for the Astros, clinching the series win over the Minnesota Twins. Urquidy pitched 5.2 innings and gave up 2 runs in the start.
Texas Rangers Lineup
The Texas Rangers opted to go with the same players they had in Game 3, but swapped DH Mitch Garver and C Jonah Heim in the order.
- Marcus Semien 2B
- Corey Seager SS
- Evan Carter LF
- Adolis Garcia RF
- Mitch Garver DH
- Jonah Heim C
- Nathaniel Lowe 1B
- Josh Jung 3B
- Leody Tavares CF
Houston Astros Lineup
- Jose Altuve 2B
- Mauricio Dubon CF
- Alex Bregman 3B
- Yordan Alvarez DH
- Jose Abreu 1B
- Kyle Tucker RF
- Chas McCormick LF
- Jeremy Pena SS
- Martin Maldonado C
The Astros replaced left fielder Michael Brantley, who saved a run with a great running catch on Wednesday night, with Chas McCormick. Center fielder Mauricio Dubon was moved up from 7th in the order to 2nd.
Who is throwing out the first pitch?
Rangers Hall of Famer Michael Young will throw the first pitch to former Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis.
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?
The roof will be open for Game 4 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
The roof has not been opened for a game since May 21, when the Rangers played the Colorado Rockies.
Since the stadium opened in 2020, the Rangers have played 44 games with the roof open. The Rangers are 20-24 in those games.
In 2023, the Rangers are 7-4 with the roof open.
Who is singing the National Anthem for Game 4 of the ALCS?
Singer Lauren Hedricks will sing the anthem. She has performed at Rangers games several times during regular season games.
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 4 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.