Max Scherzer, Texas Rangers Seek 3-0 ALCS Lead: TV Channel, Streams, Lineups

The Texas Rangers return to Globe Life Field for just their second home playoff game against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.

The Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

Here is the preview for the game, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.

How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Astros

Game Day: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023

Game Time: 7:03 p.m. CT

Television: Fox. Radio: 105.3 The Fan/1270 KFLC-AM (Spanish). Watch on fubo.tv.

ALCS Results (Texas leads 2-0)

Game 1: Rangers 2, Astros 0

Game 2: Rangers 5, Astros 4

Game 3: Wednesday at Globe Life Field, 7:03 p.m. (FS1)

Game 4: Thursday at Globe Life Field, 7:03 p.m. (FS1)

Game 5*: Friday at Globe Life Field, 4:07 p.m. (FS1)

Game 6*: Sunday at Houston, 7:03 p.m. (FS1)

Game 7*: Monday at Houston, 7:03 p.m. (Fox/FS1)

*If necessary

About Today’s Game

Probable pitchers

Houston: RHP Cristian Javier (1-0, 0.00 in playoffs)

Texas: RHP Max Scherzer (first playoff start of 2023)

Batting Order

Batting Orders will be posted here when released by the teams.

Rangers Injury Report

P Jon Gray (15-day, lower forearm tightness, retroactive to Sept. 28, eligible to return Oct. 13): The Rangers put Gray on the IL on Sept. 28. He threw at least two bullpen sessions in Arlington during the break between the ALDS and the ALCS.

P Max Scherzer (15-day, strained right teres, Sept. 13, eligible to return): Scherzer threw a simulated game on Wednesday and a bullpen session on Thursday. He said he’s ready to go, but it’s up to management to determine if he will be activated for the ALCS.

P Jacob deGrom (60-Day, right elbow inflammation): deGrom is out for the rest of the 2023 season after being diagnosed with a torn UCL ligament. He had surgery on June 12.

P Ian Kennedy (60-Day, right rotator cuff strain, Sept. 16): The Rangers moved Kennedy to the 60-day injured list, ending his 2023 season.

LHP Brett Martin (60-Day, shoulder surgery): Martin had surgery on Jan. 18 and is expected to miss most of the 2023 season.

INF Brad Miller (60-Day, hamstring tightness): Miller was moved from the 10-day injured list (Aug. 2) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Evan Carter on the 40-man roster. Miller cannot return this season.

RHP Jake Odorizzi (60-Day, right arm fatigue): Odorizzi underwent arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder and will miss the entire 2023 season.

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