Texas Rangers

Rangers await final word on Elvis Andrus

Elvis Andrus said he has a full range of motion in his sprained left wrist, but he is being evaluated by team physician Dr. Keith Meister to see if there is any damage that wasn't detected Friday night. Initial x-rays were negative.

Andrus was injured while diving head-first into second base with his 22nd steal of the season in the fourth inning. But his left arm was caught in the infield dirt, and it lagged behind as the rest of his body continued moving forward. He remained in the game for another out but did not return to play defense in the fifth.

He said the wrist is stiff today, but he doesn't expect to go on the disabled list. He won't play again this weekend. With a day off Monday, the soonest Andrus would play again is Tuesday at Houston.

-- Jeff Wilson

Rangers vs. Mets Saturday lineups

First pitch is set for 3:11.

Rangers

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Craig Gentry, CF

3. Josh Hamilton, DH

4. Adrian Beltre, 3B

5. Michael Young, 1B

6. Nelson Cruz, RF

7. Yorvit Torrealba, C

8. David Murphy, LF

9. Andres Blanco, SS

Mets

1. Jose Reyes, SS

2. Willie Harris, DH

3. Carlos Beltran, RF

4. Daniel Murphy, 3B

5. Angel Pagan, CF

6. Lucas Duda, 1B

7. Josh Thole, C

8. Jason Priddle, LF

9. Ruben Tejada, 2B

- Anthony Andro

Rangers vs. Mets Friday postgame notes

We've already covered Dirk and Elvis, so here are the nuggets from the game. ...

The Rangers are 19-5 in their last 24 interleague games.

Texas pitchers have an ERA of 2.30 in interleague play this year.

Matt Harrison has 10 quality starts, which ties him for the team lead with Alexi Ogando and C.J. Wilson.

Harrison's ERA of 3.00, second among starters to Alexi Ogando (2.66).

Adrian Beltre is the second Rangers player to have three extra-base hits in a game this season. Mike Napoli was the first.

Josh Hamilton hit home run No. 100.

The Mets Jason Bay matched his season with three hits.

- Anthony Andro

Rangers Young talks about Mavericks Nowitzki

Michael Young added to his super utility role Friday night as he spent some time catching. Young showed range too, as he went high to catch the first pitch thrown out by Dirk Nowitzki.

It was a fun night for Young, who later hit a two-run homer.

"It was pretty cool," Young said. "I hadn't seen him in a long time. It was good to congratulate him in person and kind of say job well done. He asked me what I thought of it and I said 'As long as it didn't hit the dirt we're in good shape.' He almost snuck it past me."

- Anthony Andro

Rangers Andrus talks about wrist injury

Elvis Andrus said he expects to miss a few days after spraining his left wrist in the fourth inning Friday. Andrus hurt it sliding into second base on his steal. He said he didn't set right, and rolled over on the wrist. X-rays on the wrist were negative and Andrus will be checked out by team doctor Keith Meister Saturday.

"I'm not really concerned," Andrus said. "It's numb right now. Too much ice. I don't think it's anything to be worried about too long."

The injury to Andrus means that Andres Blanco will likely take over the shortstop job.

- Anthony Andro

Rangers 8, Mets 1 (F)

ARLINGTON - Texas left-hander Matt Harrison, who last won a start May 28, pitched seven innings of one-run ball as the Rangers opened a three-game series against the New York Mets with an 8-1 victory.

Harrison allowed seven hits hits, walked one and struck out four. Harrison was 0-2 in June heading into Friday's start despite having an ERA of 2.76. He's also battled both a blister and kidney stones this month.

The Rangers gave Harrison some early support, as Adrian Beltre's two-run homer in the first keyed a three-run inning. The Rangers scored again in the fourth inning on a RBI single from Elvis Andrus.

Texas wasn't done scoring though, getting two-run homers from Michael Young and Josh Hamilton. Hamilton's eighth-inning shot to right-center was the 100th of his career.

The festive mood at Rangers Ballpark - which was created by the Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki throwing out the first pitch - did have a bad moment. Andrus was forced the leave the game following the fourth inning after spraining his left wrist in a steal of second base.

The Rangers are evaluating the severity of the injury.

- Anthony Andro

Photo of Mavericks Nowitzki flexing his muscle at Rangers game

Another great shot by my man RJ.

- Anthony Andro

 

Very good photo of Mavericks Nowitzki throwing out Rangers first pitch

Our main man Ron Jenkins got this one, which is suitable for framing.

- Anthony Andro

Rangers Andrus leaves game with sprained left wrist

Texas All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus was forced to leave Friday's game after the Mets with a sprained left wrist. Andrus stole second in the bottom of the fourth with a headfirst slide. He tried to go to third when the throw sailed into center, but was blocked by Jose Reyes. Andrus, who had two hits on the night, was replaced by Andres Blanco to open the fifth.

The Rangers are still evaluating the severity of the injury.

- Anthony Andro

Video of Mavericks Nowitzki talking Rangers, Mavs, partying

I remained steady for this one, and got you nearly four good minutes.

- Anthony Andro