![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://livesport-ott-images.ssl.cdn.cra.cz/r1200xfq60/1a5a2fd9-60c8-45cf-af92-fc26d51f0796.jpeg)
MLB roundup: Astros defeat Rangers to tighten MLB play-off series
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/988b4aa/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4611x3073+0+0/resize/1486x990!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-sports-production-nbc-sports.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fad%2F2f%2F734f9db5580ddf6bcbfd0d221be3%2Fgettyimages-1433207854.jpg)
Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/cvdzmtkwxmmre3vzowtb)
Rangers hold on to win ALCS Game 2 after strong start
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/resizer/XJfIA-pcHq2zH1MOnDjNehJ4VFA=/arc-anglerfish-tgam-prod-tgam/public/K4PPUTAYO5AQLCWZGHT3OVGDJQ.jpg)
Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/UB2NMM2AU5BZJEDPSGJ3HVFFKI.jpg)
Five thoughts: Rangers build quick lead in Game 2, hold off Astros
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/herald-review.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/dd/bdd29179-5297-5f98-8e9e-1214f3fcabf3/651a9eb27c94c.image.jpg?resize=683%2C500)
MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers head home with 2-0 lead in ALCS; Phils
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://www.newsnationnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/108/2023/10/652f1f547b1151.83762706.jpeg?strip=1)
Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://www.wearegreenbay.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/10/652dd13faa2517.44111482.jpeg)
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://www.ballysports.com/images/image/private/t_16-9_1280/f_auto/prod/xz9gqf7qgzemvk0yhezx.jpg)
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](http://arizonasports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ALCS_Rangers_Astros_Baseball_23297012455128-scaled-e1698120656840.jpg)
Rangers headed to World Series, rout Astros in ALCS Game 7
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XUO3pSsqmwIK838rFoJWo7yNonE=/0x175:4477x2519/fit-in/1200x630/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25008093/usa_today_21663660.jpg)
Texas Rangers Defeat Houston Astros in ALCS Game 2 to Take 2-0
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://cw39.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/AP23289749871327.jpg?w=2560&h=1440&crop=1)
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/newsadvance.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/42/44287b0d-74a4-55c0-856f-f110563ac103/652dfcbe3bcaf.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500)
Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros
![Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2023/10/16/49f6c043-9fc1-4df0-b496-5a44da7c128f/marcus-semien-getty.png)
Rangers vs. Astros score, highlights: Texas holds on in ALCS Game