The Rangers are back in Arlington riding high.
Texas went into Houston and took the first two games of the ALCS against the Astros, winning 2-0 and then 5-4 to leave Minute Maid Park with a 2-0 series advantage. Now, all the Rangers have to do is take two of three games at Globe Life Field to advance to their first World Series since 2011.
And taking the ball for Texas in Game 3 will be a guy Rangers fans have to be excited to see in Max Scherzer. The trade deadline acquisition has been out since Sept. 12 with a shoulder strain. He has been outstanding since coming over from the Mets, pitching to a 3.20 ERA in eight starts, a major improvement from the 4.01 ERA he had across his first 19 starts with New York.
MORE: Watch Astros vs. Rangers Game 3 live with Fubo (free trial)
For Astros fans feeling nervous about the playoffs, it's not necessarily time to be concerned just yet. Houston has the most playoff wins on the road of any team, having won 26 postseason games away from home with an overall win percentage of .591. During that span, only in 2017 did the Astros have a losing record on the road.
Hoping to watch the third game of the 2023 ALCS? Here's all the information you need to watch Astros vs. Rangers on Wednesday.
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 3 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 broadcast of the game.
Canadian baseball fans can find the game on Sportsnet, or stream it with Sportsnet NOW.
Rangers vs. Astros start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18
- First pitch time: 8:03 p.m. ET
The 2023 ALCS will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 8:03 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, which will host Games 3 through 5, before the series returns to Houston for the final two games, if necessary.
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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. | FS1 | TEX 5, HOU 4 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 18 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 19 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 20 | Astros at Rangers* | 7:07 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 | 7:07 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* | 7:07 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
