DeGrom vs. Valdez: Rangers Battle Astros on July 12, 2025

Saturday, July 12th, 2025

The Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Minute Maid Park.

Game Details

Location: Houston, Texas

Time: 6:35 PM CT

Odds: Astros -124, Rangers +104; over/under is 6 1/2 runs

Pitching Matchup

Texas Rangers

Jacob deGrom (9-2, 2.29 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 105 strikeouts)

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 115 strikeouts)

Team Outlook

The Texas Rangers hold a 47-48 record, placing them third in the AL West. They are 21-29 on the road and 31-16 in games where they record eight or more hits. Wyatt Langford had four hits in the previous game against the Astros.

The Houston Astros lead the AL West with a 55-39 record. They have a strong home record at 32-18. Astros pitchers collectively have a 3.62 ERA, ranking fourth in the AL.

This is the sixth meeting between the teams this season, with the Rangers holding a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

Key Players

Houston Astros

Isaac Paredes is a top performer for the Astros with 12 doubles, a triple, and 19 home runs. Cam Smith is hitting well over the last 10 games, going 15 for 46 with three doubles and a triple.

Texas Rangers

Marcus Semien has contributed 11 doubles, a triple, and 10 home runs while hitting .236. Corey Seager has been hot in the last 10 games, with 15 hits in 36 at-bats, including four doubles and three home runs.

Recent Form

Over their last 10 games, the Astros have a 5-5 record with a .294 batting average and a 4.80 ERA, outscoring opponents by 13 runs.

The Rangers have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, posting a .286 batting average and a 3.51 ERA, outscoring opponents by 32 runs.

Injuries

Houston Astros Injuries

Jake Meyers: 10-Day IL (calf), Zach Dezenzo: 60-Day IL (hand), Yordan Alvarez: 60-Day IL (hand), Luis Guillorme: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jeremy Pena: 10-Day IL (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Texas Rangers Injuries

Jake Burger: day-to-day (quadricep), Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In Summary

The Houston Astros (55-39, first in AL West) host the Texas Rangers (47-48, third in AL West) on July 12, 2025, at 6:35 PM CT. Framber Valdez is scheduled to pitch for Houston against Jacob deGrom for Texas. The Astros are favored according to current odds. Houston has a strong home record, while the Rangers have the season series lead 3-2. Both teams have key players performing well recently, including Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith for the Astros, and Corey Seager and Marcus Semien for the Rangers. Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists heading into the matchup.

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