The Astros host the Rangers for the first two games of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park.
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros kick off the American League Championship Series tonight against the Texas Rangers, and there will be plenty of action even before the two teams take the field.
For game 1, first pitch is at 7:15 p.m., but before that, gates and Street Fest will open at 4 p.m. You have to have a game ticket to get into Street Fest, which will have live music, food trucks, inflatables, games and more.
Editor’s note: The video above is from after the Astros eliminated the Twins to return to the ALCS for the seventh straight season.
Then before the game, HPD officer K’Yuana Nelson will sing the national anthem, Hall-of-Famer Craig Biggio will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and then Houston rapper Paul Wall and comedian Mo Amer will give the ‘Play Ball’ call.
The Minute Maid Park roof for game 1 will be closed, according to the Astros.
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For game 2 on Monday, country music star Clay Walker will sing the national anthem, former Astros catcher Jason Castro will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and Houston Texans rookie sensations CJ Stroud and Will Anderson will give the ‘Play Ball’ call. The first pitch of game 2 is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. Gates and Street Fest open at 12:30 p.m. No word yet from the league or the Astros on the status of the roof for game 2.
For both games, fans are being asked to wear orange and all fans will get an Astros rally town to cheer on the home team.
After games 1 and 2, the series moves to Arlington for games 3, 4 and — if necessary — game 5. It would come back to Minute Maid Park for games 6 and 7 if necessary | See full schedule
There are limited tickets available for games 1 and 2.
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