Sunday lineup with an excused absence for Michael Young

He flew back to the Metroplex to be with his wife, who is expecting a baby. Hank Blalock makes what is likely his last start for the Rangers and will play first.

RANGERS

1. Julio Borbon, CF

2. Elvis Andrus, SS

3. David Murphy, LF

4. Hank Blalock, 1B

5. Ian Kinsler, 2B

6. Chris Davis, DH

7. Taylor Teagarden, C

8. Craig Gentry, RF

9. Esteban German, 3B

MARINERS

1. Ichiro Suzuki, RF

2. Franklin Gutierrez, CF

3. Jose Lopez, 2B

4. Ken Griffey Jr., DH

5. Adrian Beltre, 3B

6. Bill Hall, LF

7. Jack Hannahan, 1B

8. Josh Wilson, SS

9. Rob Johnson, C

- Anthony Andro