Rangers look to end Astros' success at Globe Life Field

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Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are suddenly playing greater roles than expected for the Texas Rangers, who open a four-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Friday.

The matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since Texas won last season's American League Championship Series4-3. The road team won all seven games in the series.

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