Rangers Vs. Red Sox Final Score: Texas Wins 5-3, Takes Series 2-1

The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox by a final score of 5-3 Wednesday night, taking the series two games to one. Derek Holland picks up the win for Texas, improving to 7-5, and Joe Nathan earned his 20th save with a perfect ninth.

The Rangers offense was active all night, taking Red Sox starter Josh Beckett for four runs on nine hits. David Murphy, Craig Gentry, Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz all had RBI, with Cruz's coming on a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth to give Texas a crucial insurance run.

Texas improves to 58-39 with the win and keeps their five game lead in the AL West in the face of wins by both the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics. The Rangers' homestand continues beginning on Friday, when they host the Chicago White Sox for the first of three games.

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Boston Red Sox Vs. Texas Rangers: Wednesday Starting Lineups

The rubber match of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox is set to be held on Wednesday night, as the Rangers look to rebound from a frustrating 2-1 loss.

Both Ron Washington and Bobby Valentine had announced the starting lineups, and they are as follows:

Boston Red Sox

CF Jacoby Ellsbury
DH Pedro Ciriaco
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Adrian Gonzalez
RF Cody Ross
3B Will Middlebrooks
LF Carl Crawford
C Kelly Shoppach
SS Mike Aviles

SP Josh Beckett

Texas Rangers

2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
DH Josh Hamilton
3B Adrian Beltre
1B Michael Young
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C Yorvit Torrealba
CF Craig Gentry

SP Derek Holland

Despite Hamilton's struggles recently, Rangers manager Ron Washington refuses to drop him in the lineup -- and the same can be said for Michael Young, who probably shouldn't even be starting at this point.

Adrian Beltre passed his concussion tests, a day after being hit in the head by a pitch from Vicente Padilla.

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Roy Oswalt Feels Better After Injection, Hopes To Pitch Sunday

Following an epidural injection in his lower back, Roy Oswalt told the Dallas Morning News his feels 100 percent better.

He was scratched from Monday's start against the Red Sox due to back stiffness, but is hoping to pitch Sunday against the White Sox. From the DMN:

"I'm pretty sure I'll pitch on Sunday," Oswalt said. "I've had this before and I've tried to pitch through it and ended up missing three or four starts. I'm confident we got it early."

Oswalt will throw in the bullpen on Friday and will start Sunday if all goes well. This season, Oswalt has posted a 3-1 record and a 5.22 ERA in five starts with Texas.

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Rangers Vs. Red Sox Preview: Tuesday Game Time, TV Info And More

The Rangers had no trouble with the Red Sox in their series opener on Monday, and the teams will resume action in Arlington on Tuesday.as Texas tries to get a halfway decent winning streak going. The Rangers are still on top of the AL West and possibly the most talented team in baseball, but they've run into bad luck recently, especially losing Colby Lewis for the rest of the season.

Monday's win was important because on Tuesday, the Rangers are relying on Martin Perez (1-1, 5.54 ERA) as he faces Clay Buchholz (8-3, 519 ERA) in the pitching match-up.

Take a look at the game schedule and broadcast information here:

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 24, 7:05 p.m. CT

TV: Fox Sports

Online streaming: MLB.tv

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Rangers Vs. Red Sox: Scott Feldman Shuts Down Boston In 9-1 Win

Scott Feldman allowed one earned run over seven innings and the Texas bats roughed up Boston pitching as the Rangers opened the series with a dominating 9-1 win in Arlington on Monday night.

The Red Sox scored first, but a four-run third from Texas turned things around. The Rangers scored five in the sixth inning, chasing Boston starter Felix Doubront and scoring the final three runs off reliever Franklin Morales.

Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, while Josh Hamilton went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Mike Napoli went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer.

Robbie Ross and Tanner Scheppers each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.

Rangers Vs. Red Sox: Lineups Announced For Monday

The Texas Rangers won't have Roy Oswalt on the mound Monday after he was scratched from his start. Instead it will be Scott Feldman, and here are the other players that will join him on the field tonight.

Boston Red Sox

Rangers Vs. Red Sox Preview: Game Time, TV Info And More

The Rangers and Red Sox are both teams looking to get back on track in this upcoming series between them. It's already been reported that Roy Oswalt won't be able to make his scheduled start in the series opener on Monday, so Scott Feldman (3-6, 5.89 ERA) will step in to face Felix Doubront (10-4, 4.24 ERA) in the pitching duel.

Texas is coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, but have to feel good about being back in their own ballpark, considering the Rangers haven't played there since the All-Star break.

Take a look at the game schedule and broadcast information right here:

Date/Time: Monday, July 23, 8:05 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Online streaming: MLB.tv

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Colby Lewis Could Miss Tuesday's Start Due To Forearm Stiffness

The Texas Rangers pitching staff is looking very thin when they begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Starting pitcher Roy Oswalt is already missing his scheduled Monday start due to back stiffness, and now Colby Lewis' Tuesday start is in question as he has forearm stiffness.

Lewis was pulled from his last start on July 18 after only five innings of work due to the injury, and he did not throw at all on Sunday. If Lewis is unable to make the start against the Red Sox on Tuesday then the Rangers will have to dip into their Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock and have Martin Perez make this start.

It is possible that Lewis could land on the disabled list which would put the Rangers starting pitching depth in a pinch if he and Oswalt land on the disabled list at the same time.

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Roy Oswalt Scratched From Monday's Scheduled Start Due To Back Stiffness

Roy Oswalt will be missing his scheduled start on Monday as he will be in Houston getting his back looked at.