The Rangers took the 2023 ALCS back to Arlington with a 2-0 series lead and a chance to close the series out at Globe Life Field. But the Astros are making sure to do their part to make sure the Houston fans get some more baseball.
Houston took an early lead against Max Scherzer and the Rangers in Game 3, and despite Texas' efforts to rally back, the Astros kept out in front to win 8-5. A victory for either team on Thursday could go a long way toward determining the series. Should the Astros win, it ensures the series will return to Houston. But if Texas can bounce back for the Game 4 victory, it will have the chance to end the ALCS at home on Friday.
The Astros will be sending Jose Urquidy to the mound to start the fourth game of the ALCS. Urquidy finished 2023 with a 5.29 ERA over 10 starts (16 appearances). In his playoff career, he has made seven starts and 13 appearances, pitching to a 3.64 ERA.
Countering Urquidy will be southpaw Andrew Heaney, who has had a 4.15 ERA in 147.1 innings in 2023. He has made only two career appearances in the postseason, starting against the Orioles in the division series and pitching 3.2 innings with only one run allowed. He previously made a relief outing for San Diego in 2022, allowing a run over three innings off two walks and three hits.
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Hoping to watch the fourth game of the 2023 ALCS? Here's all the information you need to watch Astros vs. Rangers on Sunday.
What channel is Astros vs. Rangers on today?
- Channel: FS1 (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (U.S.) | Sportsnet NOW (Canada)
The entire Astros-Rangers ALCS will be carried by the Fox family of networks, with Game 4 being carried on FS1.
Those hoping to stream the games can find them on the Fox Sports app with a cable subscription. Fubo, which offers a free trial, will also carry the Fox broadcasts of the game.
Canadian baseball fans can find the game on Sportsnet, or stream it with Sportsnet NOW.
Astros vs. Rangers start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 19
- First pitch time: 8:03 p.m. ET
The 2023 ALCS will continue on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 8:03 p.m. ET, or 7:03 p.m. local time. The series started at Minute Maid Park in Houston for the first two games. The next three will be played in Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, before the series returns to Houston for the final two games, if necessary.
MLB playoff schedule, results
(All times Eastern)
American League
Wild Card
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Rangers 4, Rays 0 |
| Oct. 3 | Twins 3, Blue Jays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Rangers 7, Rays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Twins 2, Blue Jays 0 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | TEX 3, BAL 2 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | HOU 6, MIN 4 (HOU, 1-0) |
| Oct. 8 | TEX 11, BAL 8 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 8 | MIN 6, HOU 2 (Tied, 1-1) |
| Oct. 10 | HOU 9, MIN 1 (HOU, 2-1) |
| Oct. 10 | TEX 7, BAL 1 (TEX wins 3-0) |
| Oct. 11 | HOU 3, MIN 2 (HOU wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 15 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. | Fox | TEX 2, HOU 0 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 16 | Rangers at Astros | 4:37 p.m. | Fox | TEX 5, HOU 4 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 18 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | HOU 8, TEX 5 (TEX, 2-1) |
| Oct. 19 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 20 | Astros at Rangers | 5:07 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 22 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 23 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
*If necessary
National League
Wild card series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3 |
| Oct. 3 | Phillies 3, Marlins 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2 |
| Oct. 4 | Phillies 7, Marlins 1 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | PHI 3, ATL 0 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | ARI 11, LAD 2 (ARI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 9 | ATL 5, PHI 4 (Tied 1-1) |
| Oct. 9 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 11 | PHI 10, ATL 2 (PHI, 2-1) |
| Oct. 11 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI wins, 3-0) |
| Oct. 12 | PHI 3, ATL 1 (PHI wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 16 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 5, ARI 3 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 17 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 10, ARI 0 (PHI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 19 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 20 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 21 | Phillies at Diamondbacks* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 23 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 24 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
*If necessary
World Series schedule
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 27 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 28 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 30 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 31 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 1 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2* | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 3 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 4 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | -- |
*If necessary
