2015 ALDS Collapse vs Blue Jays

A battle for Texas supremacy between the Astros and Rangers.

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers rivalry, known as the Lone Star Series, is an interleague rivalry between the two American League West teams. The Astros moved to the American League West in 2013, leading to MLB changing its scheduling formula. The winner of the six-game series is awarded the Silver Boot.

Quick Facts

Series result: Blue Jays win 3-2
Astros leading runners-up: AL West Champions in 2014 and 2015

Reader's Guide

The Astros and Rangers play each other as part of the regular season schedule. Since the Astros moved to the American League West, MLB changed its scheduling formula, with teams playing 76 intra-divisional games and 20 interleague games. The number of interleague games against natural rivals was reduced from six to four.

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