After dominating Friday night, the Houston Astros continue their series against the Texas Rangers Saturday night at Daikin Park. The Astros are 56-55 after Friday night's 11-2 win, and they are now in first place in the AL West.

The Rangers had it lined up exactly how they wanted. Their two co-aces Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom would start the first two of a three-game set against the Astros at Daikin Park in a pivotal stretch leading into Monday’s 5 p.

ARLINGTON — Jacob deGrom gave the Rangers the start they needed Sunday. Texas led 3-1 when deGrom was replaced in the sixth inning. He allowed seven hits, but all four of his strikeouts came with Seattle runners on base in the second and third innings, helping him limit the damage.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom began throwing from 90 feet Monday, another step in his rehab from right elbow

While Rangers starter Jacob deGrom was scratched from his most recent start, fans can now breathe a sigh of relief.

The Rangers skipped deGrom's scheduled Sunday start vs. the Houston Astros.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will miss his next scheduled start for the Texas Rangers and won’t be immediately available after next week’s All-Star break with what the club said Friday is a mild left glute strain.

The Texas Rangers have decided when Jacob deGrom will return to the rotation when they get home this week.

Jacob deGrom surrendered one run in five-plus innings Sunday against the Mariners. DeGrom gave up two singles to start the sixth inning, but Robby Ahlstrom was able to strand both runners after taking over,