the Rangers in 2013 but signed a one-day contract to officially retire as an Astro on April 5, 2014. The Astros defeated the Rangers on March 31, 2013, in their first game as a member of the AL West. Former Ranger Yu Darvish lost two games against the Astros as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series. The Astros won the 2017 World Series over the Dodgers, becoming the first team from Texas to win a World Series (the Astros had previously lost the 2005 World Series, while the Rangers lost both of their appearances, in 2010 and 2011). On June 15, 2022, the Astros had two different players pitch an immaculate inning against the same three Rangers batters. This is the only instance in MLB history of a team pitching two immaculate innings in the same game. See also Governor's Cup (Texas) (NFL) Texas Derby (MLS) Houston–Rice rivalry Texas–Texas A&M rivalry Mavericks–Rockets rivalry Major League Baseball rivalries Sources References Houston Astros Texas Rangers (baseball) Baseball in Texas Interleague play Major League Baseball rivalries 2001 establishments in Texas