Nelson Cruz is back in the lineup. Geovany Soto is starting at catcher and should find himself there more regularly with Mike Napoli landing on the disabled list.
Here are the lineups, as Rangers left-hander Derek Holland goes up against Tigers righty Justin Verlander.
Texas -- 1. Ian Kinsler, dh; 2. Elvis Andrus, ss; 3. Josh Hamilton, cf; 4. Adrian Beltre, 3b; 5. Nelson Cruz, rf; 6. Michael Young, 2b; 7. David Murphy, lf; 8. Geovany Soto, c; 9. Mitch Moreland, 1b.
LHP Derek Holland (7-6, 5.18 ERA)
Detroit -- 1. Austin Jackson, cf; 2. Omar Infante, 2b; 3. Miguel Cabrera, 3b; 4. Prince Fielder, 1b; 5. Delmon Young, dh; 6. Jeff Baker, rf; 7. Jhonny Peralta, ss; 8. Andy Dirks, lf; 9. Gerald Laird, c.
RHP Justin Verlander (12-7, 2.51)
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