Momentum is beginning to shift in the Houston Astros' direction in the ALCS. After taking the first two games in Houston, the Rangers have dropped back-to-back games at home. Texas needs to bounce back as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Astros may run away with the series. MLB Network shared some eye-opening Corey Seager stats before Game 5 that will excite Rangers fans, however.

Seager has reportedly played exactly 162 games at Globe Life Field, which is of course the same amount as a normal MLB regular season. In those 162 games played, Seager is hitting .309 with an incredible 1.027 OPS, 55 home runs, and 125 RBI. If a player were to post numbers like that during the course of a season, they would cruise to the MVP award.

It's clear that Seager loves hitting at the Rangers' home ball park. He even homered in Texas' 10-3 loss to Houston in Game 4. If the Rangers are going to rebound and win the ALCS, they will need Seager to lead the charge.

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The Rangers also need their pitching to step up. Even if Corey Seager has a career game and blasts three home runs on Friday, it won't matter if Texas' pitching struggles again. Fortunately for the Rangers though, Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 2.08 ERA in 2023 MLB playoffs) is scheduled to start Game 5.

He will oppose Astros ace Justin Verlander (1-1, 1.42 in 2023 postseason). After a pair of offensive outbursts, there's a possibility that Game 5 will be a pitcher's duel. Perhaps Seager can get things going against Verlander though. The Rangers shortstop is 4-15 against Verlander in his career, per StatMuse. Although, he has yet to homer or even record an extra-base hit against him.

Game 5 projects to be a competitive affair. It's an extremely important contest with the series tied up at two games apiece. First pitch is scheduled for 5:07 PM EST.