ALCS 2023: Astros-Rangers series allows fans to size up Houston and north Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros fans made the trip up Interstate 45 for Wednesday's big Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, hoping to turn around what has been a disappointing series so far.

The ALCS marks the first time the two Texas teams have faced off in the postseason.

ABC13 stopped by popular taco spots in Houston and Dallas.

"It's been great. It's been, I guess, like we say here, 'popping off,' you know? Everybody's having fun, partying, and enjoying the games," Gloria Gaytan, the manager of popular Dallas taco spot Taqueria El Si Hay, said. "Sorry, not sorry, but definitely Texas is going to take it."

"It's always been Houston and Dallas," a customer at Houston's Brothers Taco House said. "Even when I was in college, Houston and Dallas."

Eyewitness News also put the two stadiums to the test.

Minute Maid Park holds 40,963 fans, with a total square footage of 1.2 million square feet.

Globe Life Field is a little bigger at 1.8 million square feet. It holds 40,300 fans.

Globe Life is Major League Baseball's newest stadium at just 3 years old, while Minute Maid has been juicing up downtown Houston for 23 years.

Both stadiums have retractable roofs.

The average cost for a non-playoff ticket at Minute Maid Park this year was $59. At Globe Life, that cost is $39.

The Astros formed in 1962 as the Houston Colt .45s. The Rangers showed up 10 years later, when the then-Washington Senators moved to Arlington.

The Astros have won two World Series titles, clinching in Los Angeles and in their home field.

As for the Rangers, the number of titles is zero.

For more on this story, follow Pooja Lodhia on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.

More Astros stories during the 2023 postseason run

Why Astros, closer Pressly feel comfortable in ALCS despite 0-2 hole

The Astros said they're comfortable playing the next three ALCS games in Arlington despite a 0-2 deficit. The area is also home to Ryan Pressly.

Meet the Houston-area native pitching for Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 2

Houston-area native Nathan Eovaldi will be pitching for the Texas Rangers in the ALCS Game 2 against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

ALCS Lone Star showdown has Texas house divided

Astros vs. Rangers: The heated state rivalry is nothing new for the Wei family

Dusty Baker vs. Bruce Bochy: ALCS managers face off with chance to add another title on the line

The managers of this year's ALCS - Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy - have seen and done everything there is in baseball.

MLB says it blocked Mattress Mack from throwing 1st pitch at ALDS Game 1, not Mattress Firm

The Gallery Furniture owner and Houston icon accused Mattress Firm, a major MLB sponsor, of "sniping at competitors." Now, MLB is explaining why the decision was made.

Astros not just facing Twins in Game 3: 'Shadows are a factor'

The Houston Astros are already calling Game 3 of the American League Division Series against Minnesota their biggest game of the season.

Correa back in Houston as opponent, says he's ready for his 'moment'

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa sets foot back in Minute Maid Park as he faces his former team for a chance at a World Series.

The roof, the roof, the roof, is it open? Fate of outdoor ALDS decided

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will be playing under a closed Minute Maid Park roof for the first two ALDS games, the ballpark announced.

Calling all Party Animals! Savannah Bananas coming to Houston

They're not for everybody, but if you like entertainment with your baseball, the Savannah Bananas are your team. They're heading to Sugar Land, and they're a hot ticket!

Astros start playoff run with hopes of ending 23-year MLB drought

The Houston Astros are 11 wins away from continuing a dynasty from last year. They're also that many victories from snapping a two-decade-long drought in baseball.

Houston Astros given slightly better odds to pull out ALDS win over Twins ahead of Game 1

The Houston Astros will send Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez to the mound during the first two games of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins.

Dessert, not drama: Baker making weekly visits to soul food outpost

Beef over banana pudding? That was one thing an Astros beat reporter put out to the world at one point of the season. It turns out, that dessert had Dusty Baker coming back for more.

Astros playoffs: JV wins award, inside odds of Houston winning AL West

The Houston Astros get a well-earned five-day break before their AL Division Series against one of two teams.

Too much partying? New chapter written in Astros-Rangers feud