The King returns to the lineup for Rangers vs. Astros

Elvis Andrus is back in the starting lineup for the Rangers. He'll bat second.

The Rangers are also giving Nelson Cruz the night off. David Murphy will start in right against Houston lefty Wandy Rodriguez.

Here are the lineups

Rangers

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Elvis Andrus, SS

3. Josh Hamilton, LF

4. Adrian Beltre, 3B

5. Michael Young, 1B

6. David Murphy, RF

7. Yorvit Torrealba, C

8. Craig Gentry, CF

9. Matt Harrison, LHP

Astros

1. Michael Bourn, CF

2. Jeff Keppinger, 2B

3. Hunter Pence, RF

4. Carlos Lee, 1B

5. Jason Michaels, LF

6. Chris Johnson, 3B

7. Clint Barmes, SS

8. J.R. Towles, C

9. Wandy Rodriguez, LHP

- Anthony Andro