Josh Hamilton is out of the lineup. Adrian Beltre is at designated hitter to keep him off the AstroTurf. And Mike Napoli is at catcher for Yu Darvish's start tonight.
The fans in Toronto are anxious to see Darvish, as it was believed to be the runner-up in the Darvish sweepstakes this winter. But don't expect the Rangers to issue any apologies.
"I don't feel any pain for Toronto," manager Ron Washington said, smiling.
Here are the lineups:
Texas -- 1. Ian Kinsler (2B); 2. Elvis Andrus (SS); 3. Michael Young (3B); 4. Adrian Beltre (DH); 5. David Murphy (LF); 6. Nelson Cruz (RF); 7. Mike Napoli (C); 8. Mitch Moreland (1B); 9. Craig Gentry (CF).
Pitcher -- Yu Darvish (3-0, 2.42)
Toronto -- 1. Yunel Escobar (SS); 2. Kelly Johnson (2B); 3. Jose Bautista (RF); 4. Adam Lind (1B); 5. Edwin Encarnacion (DH); 6. Eric Thames (LF); 7. Brfett Lawrie (3B); 8. Colby Rasmus (CF); 9. J.P. Arencibia (C).
-- Drew Davison
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