The Houston Astros took the first game 6-2 against the Texas Rangers in the 2017 Lone Star Series, presented by the Texas Lottery, at Minute Maid Park on May 1. That makes for a good start towards retaking the Silver Boot from the Rangers, who have won the season series over Houston two years in a row. Lance McCullers struck out ten batters in six innings of work and offensively Carlos Correa had a two RBI night. Plus, teachers earned some swag (and appreciation) during Monday’s opener. The heated Astros-Rangers rivalry continues May 2 (Phillips 66 Night), May 3 ($1 Hot Dog Night presented by Nolan Ryan Beef) and May 4 (afternoon game). Go ‘Stros!
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Lance McCullers throws a pitch during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Carlos Correa drives in a run in the first inning during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Astros fans come out to Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Alex Bregman wants to #BTSOOTR. -
Andrew Cashner’s sweet mullet flows in the breeze as he delivers a pitch during the first game in the Lone Star Series. -
SSG Abel Gonzalez of the U.S. Army and CPL David Wells of the USMC are honored during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Jose Altuve gets hit by a pitch in the first inning during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Jose Altuve gets hit by a pitch in the first inning during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Astros fans come out to Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
An Astros fan poses with his flags on his birthday at Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Shin-Soo Choo gets twisted in an at bat during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Astros fans look startled during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Astros fans come out to Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
George Springer standing in front of the ghost of Tal’s Hill. -
Joey Gallo hits a chopper for a single during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Astros fans come out to Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
George Springer takes a deep cut during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus throws a runner out during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
An Astros fan poses with the Lone Star Series Trophy at Minute Maid Park. -
George Springer cannot find the pop fly in center field during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Lance McCullers throws a pitch during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
A Texas Rangers fan wanting a ball during the first game in the Lone Star Series. -
An Astros fan keeps the Rockets playoff game in mind while out at Minute Maid Park for the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers. -
Carlos Gomez walks back to the dug out after one of his three strike outs during the first game in the Lone Star Series against the Texas Rangers.
