Ron Washington moved Nelson Cruz back to the five-hole for the series finale against the Angels. He also has Mike Napoli and Yorvit Torrealba in the same lineup for the first time since the team sent third catcher Taylor Teagarden to Triple A Round Rock on Aug. 24. Here are the lineups, as this is a pivotal game with the Rangers holding a two-game lead over the Angels in the AL West.
Texas Rangers
1. Ian Kinsler (2B)
2. Elvis Andrus (SS)
3. Josh Hamilton (CF)
4. Michael Young (3B)
5. Nelson Cruz (RF)
6. Mike Napoli (DH)
7. Mitch Moreland (1B)
8. Yorvit Torrealba (C)
9. David Murphy (LF)
P -- RHP Colby Lewis (11-9, 4.07 ERA)
LAA Angels
1. Peter Bourjos (CF)
2. Howie Kendrick (2B)
3. Bobby Abreu (DH)
4. Torii Hunter (RF)
5. Mark Trumbo (1B)
6. Vernon Wells (LF)
7. Alberto Callaspo (3B)
8. Erick Aybar (SS)
9. Jeff Mathis (C)
P -- RHP Jered Weaver (15-6, 2.03 ERA)
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