Dallas, Texas – Let’s begin. The season’s final month has begun, and there is no better series to kick things off.

A three-game series between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will begin Monday afternoon at Globe Life Field.

The Astros (77-61) have won six of the first 10 encounters; it is the final series of the teams’ regular season. Thus, in order for the Rangers (76-60) to win the season series and have the advantage in the postseason tiebreaker, a sweep is required.

The risks could also be any greater. In the American League West, both teams come into the series tied for second place and one game behind the Seattle Mariners.