Tampa did not start its home series in the best way and in the first match met with Texas, having been defeated with a minimum gap of one run (3:4). Further, the team still managed to rehabilitate itself, defeating the Rangers with a score of 5:1, after which they secured the result with another victory (5:3). Continuing to play at home, the team hosted a much more serious opponent, the Houston Astros, and could not earn a single wound, losing dry (0:4).
Houston continues to be in great shape and consistently pleases fans with successful results, which is why it is in a leading position in the American League table. Nevertheless, the team interrupted its winning streak, which reached six matches, having been defeated by Oakland (5:8). In the second leg, the Astros managed to win back, leaving no chance for the Athletics (11:2). Then the team went to perform on the road, where they also consistently earned victories. “Houston” met with “Tampa Bay” and got another victory without any problems (4:0).