The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros found themselves in the win column yesterday in loud ways.
The Rangers defeated the White Sox 14-to-three in Surprise while the Astros defeated the Cardinals seven-to-one.
Astros starter Cristian Javier went three innings and collected three strikeouts while giving up only two walks.
Rangers reliever Kirby Yates struckout the side in his one inning of work.
Both teams will be leaving their home complexes today.
The Astros will pay the Mets at 12:10 and the Rangers will play the Athletics at 2:05.
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