Rangers-Astros Game 5 Guide: What you need to know
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros take the field in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday afternoon.
Whichever team wins two games first will advance to the World Series.
Tickets for Friday's game at Globe Life Field are already sold out.
First pitch will be at 4:07 p.m.
Rangers-Astros Game 5 Pitchers
- Astros: Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.22 ERA)
- Rangers: Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA)
Game 5 will be a rematch of the Game 1 pitching matchup.
Jordan Montgomery pitched 6.1 scoreless innings in Game 1 to earn the win over the Astros.
The Rangers scored 2 runs on 6 hits against Verlander over 6.2 innings.
Rangers-Astros Game 1 was the most watched LCS game since 2015
The Lone Star Showdown between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros is producing some Texas-sized ratings.
Texas Rangers Lineup
- Marcus Semien, 2B
- Corey Seager, SS
- Evan Carter, LF
- Adolis Garcia, RF
- Leody Tavares, CF
- Josh Jung, 3B
- Nathaniel Lowe, 1B
- Mitch Garver, DH
- Jonah Heim, C
Bruce Bochy is switching up the lineup for Game 5. Leody Tavares, who homered off Verlander in Game 1, is hitting 5th. He has hit 9th for most of the postseason.
DH Mitch Garver and C Jonah Heim were also moved down in the order.
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
Who is throwing out the first pitch?
Rangers Hall of Famer Tom Grieve will throw the first pitch to former Rangers catcher Bengie Molina.
Parking at Globe Life Field
Parking lots will be open at 12:30 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 5 of the ALCS at 1:30 p.m.
Will the roof be open at Globe Life Field?
The MLB has decided to close the roof for Game 5 of the ALCS.
The roof was closed on Wednesday for Game 3, but opened for Game 4.
Today's warmer temperatures could have been a factor in the decision.
Who is doing the National Anthem for Game 5 of the ALCS?
Sabrina Patel, an 11-year-old violinist, will perform the National Anthem.
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 5 of the ALCS will air on FS1.
You can also stream the games for free on the FOX Sports app.
A TV provider is required to watch the games.