The American League Championship Series continues with a pivotal Game 5 between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. After the Rangers won the first two games in Houston, the Astros fought back to win two games in Arlington. The series is now tied at 2-2 and will move back to Houston for Game 6.
You can find the full postseason schedule by clicking here, and here’s the 2023 playoff bracket. Now, let’s go over the details on how to watch the game.
How to watch Game 5
Date: Friday, Oct. 20 | Time: 5:07 p.m.
Location: Globe Life Field (Arlington, Texas)
TV channel: FS1 | Live stream: fubo (try for free)
Starting pitchers: LHP Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA) vs. RHP Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.22 ERA)
Odds: HOU -107 | TEX -112 | O/U: 8.5
Preview
Does this series remind you of the 2019 World Series? Both teams won their away games. The Astros have a strong record on the road but struggle at home, while the Rangers perform well in Arlington but not against the Astros. The Astros have dominated the Rangers at Globe Life Park with a +39 run differential. However, it may not be as simple as alternating wins between the two teams in different stadiums. Let’s see what happens.
Prediction
In this game, Houston’s pitcher Justin Verlander, who has performed well on the road in the regular season, will face Texas’ pitcher Jordan Montgomery for the second time in a week. Montgomery has been impressive recently, but the Astros have had success against him and in Globe Life Field. Taking these factors into account, it is likely that the Astros will come out on top. Final Score: Astros 7, Rangers 4.
