The Astros posted a six-run seventh inning in a ... the Rangers franchise moved to Arlington from Washington, D.C., in 1972. "I'm just living more over the plate," Mahle said of his success.

Mahle has yet to defeat the Astros, going 0-2 with a 3.50 ERA in three lifetime starts. He has pitched 18 innings against Houston, allowing seven runs in 17 hits with 15 strikeouts and three walks.

RHP Tyler Mahle (4-1, 1.47 ERA) has allowed two runs of fewer in all nine of his starts, the Rangers’ longest streak to open a season since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972. Astros RHP Ronel ...

Up next RHP Tyler Mahle (4-1, 1.47 ERA) has allowed two runs of fewer in all nine of his starts, the Rangers' longest streak to open a season since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972.

RHP Tyler Mahle (4-1, 1.47 ERA) has allowed two runs of fewer in all nine of his starts, the Rangers' longest streak to open a season since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972. Astros RHP Ronel ...

Up next RHP Tyler Mahle (4-1, 1.47 ERA) has allowed two runs of fewer in all nine of his starts, the Rangers' longest streak to open a season since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972.