After playing in 26-consecutive games, Justin Smoak is getting a night off. That means Joaquin Arias makes his first big-league start at first. Manager Ron Washington said he wouldn't hesitate putting in Smoak late if he needed a defensive replacement.
Here are the lineups for the game.
Rangers (Scott Feldman, 1-4)
1. Elvis Andrus, SS
2. Michael Young, 3B
3. Ian Kinsler, 2B
4. Vladimir Guerrero, DH
5. Josh Hamilton, CF
6. Nelson Cruz, RF
7. Joaquin Arias, 1B
8. David Murphy, LF
9. Matt Treanor, C
Orioles (Brian Matusz, 2-3)
1. Corey Patterson, LF
2. Ty Wigginton, 2B
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Miguel Tejada, 3B
5. Luke Scott, 1B
6. Matt Wieters, C
7. Adam Jones, CF
8. Luis Montanez, DH
9. Cesar Izturis, SS
- Anthony Andro


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