Rangers Take 2-0 Lead on Astros, Phillies Down Diamondbacks

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Jonah Heim homered and the Texas Rangers scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-4 win over Houston in game two of the American League Championship series at Minute Maid Park yesterday (Mon).

On the mound, Nathan Eovaldi picked up his 3rd win of the post season – allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 9 strikeouts over 6 innings.

The Rangers lead the series two games to none as the series now shifts to Arlington.

In the National League Championship series, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber all homered and the Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in the game one last night.

Zach Wheeler got the win – allowing 2 runs on 3 hits with 8 strikeouts over 6 innings.

Game two is scheduled for 5:05 tonight (Tue) from Citizens Bank Park with live coverage on TBS.