Astros to open 2018 regular season on the road, host home opener against Orioles

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The World Series Champion Houston Astros will open the 2018 regular season against the Texas Rangers in Arlington on March 29.

After the four-game series against the Rangers, the Astros return to Houston for a three-game matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. The first home game is set for Monday, April 2 at 7:10 p.m.

The 2018 season marks the first time the Astros will take on the Orioles in a home season opener. The Astros have won on Opening Day in five straight seasons.

The Astros take on the New York Yankees in another four-game, weekday series on April 30 at Minute Maid Park.

When will the Astros face the Dodgers in a World Series rematch? The Astros travel to Los Angeles in August 2018 for a three-game stretch at Dodger Stadium.

The regular season ends on Sept. 30 with the conclusion of a four-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles.

HOMESTAND GAMES TO WATCH:

New York Yankees (April 30 - May 3)

Boston Red Sox (May 31 - June 3)

Chicago White Sox (July 5 - July 8)

Texas Rangers (July 27 - July 29)

Seattle Mariners (Sept. 17 - Sept. 19)

Los Angeles Angels (Sept. 21 - Sept. 23)

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