Rangers Build Big Early Lead, Hold on for 5–4 Win Over Astros to Take 2–0 Lead in ALCS

Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim hits a home run during the third inning of Game 2 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros in Houston Oct. 16, 2023. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

HOUSTON—No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling right now.

Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and Texas beat Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros 5–4 on Monday for a 2–0 lead in the AL Championship Series.