Overview

• The Astros and Rangers have an intense but under-the-radar rivalry in baseball.
• This postseason matchup marks the first time the two Texas teams have met in the playoffs.
• The rivalry exists not only between the teams, but also between the cities of Houston and Dallas.
• The Astros have dominated in recent years, making the rivalry lopsided, but it still persists.
• The Astros vs. Rangers matchup represents an extension of the larger Houston-Dallas rivalry.