Rangers Vs. Twins: Ian Kinsler Hits Walk-Off Single In The 13th Inning

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins had to wait a little bit longer than most teams to reach the All-Star break. The two teams played 13 innings on Sunday with Texas prevailing 4-3 on a walk-off single by Ian Kinsler.

The Twins entered the ninth inning up 1-0 and added two more runs on an error and a sacrifice fly with Joe Nathan on the mound.

A 3-run ninth inning lead vanished, though as an RBI groundout by Elvis Andrus and a two-run single by Michael Young tied the game at 3-3.

The score remained that way until there was one out in the 13th inning and Kinsler singled home David Murphy for the win.

The Rangers allowed just one earned run in 13 innings.

After a 52-34 record in the first half of the season, the Rangers will resume play Friday with a series against the Seattle Mariners.

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Rangers Vs. Twins Lineups: Josh Hamilton Back At DH

The Texas Rangers will wrap up the first half of the MLB season Sunday night against the Minnesota Twins. Josh Hamilton will hit third in Ron Washington's lineup and will DH for the second straight day after suffering back spasms on Friday.

Here is a complete look at the full lineups for Sunday's series finale between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins:

Texas Rangers

1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Elvis Andrus (R) SS
3. Josh Hamilton (L) DH
4. Adrian Beltre (R) 3B
5. Nelson Cruz (R) RF
6. Michael Young (R) 1B
7. David Murphy (L) LF
8. Mike Napoli (R) C
9. Craig Gentry (R) CF

Minnesota Twins

1. Denard Span (L) CF
2. Ben Revere (L) RF
3. Joe Mauer (L) DH
4. Josh Willingham (R) LF
5. Justin Morneau (L) 1B
6. Ryan Doumit (S) C
7. Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B
8. Brian Dozier (R) SS
9. Jamey Carroll (R) 2B

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Rangers Vs. Twins Sunday Preview, Time, TV, Radio Info And More

The Texas Rangers look to close out the first half of the MLB season with a series win over the Minnesota Twins. Texas dropped the series opener on Friday 5-1 but bounced back on Saturday with a 4-3 win.

Roy Oswalt will try to get back on track Sunday after one of the worst outings of his career. Oswalt allowed nine earned runs in 4.2 innings in a loss to the Chicago White Sox last time out. Oswalt is 2-1 with a 7.79 ERA and has been roughed up in his last two starts.

The Twins will counter with Cole De Vries who has bounced back and forth between the bullpen and the Minnesota rotation. De Vries is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA this season.

Game Date/Time: Sunday, July 8, 6:05 p.m. CT

Location: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

TV: Fox Sports Southwest

Radio: ESPN 103.3

Online Streaming: MLB.tv

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Aggressive Base Running Pays Off For Rangers

Adrian Beltre's dead sprint in the bottom of the 10th inning was the difference in their 4-3 win over Minnesota on Saturday night.

Rangers Vs. Twins Game 2 Lineup: Josh Hamilton Will DH

Outfielder Josh Hamilton will be in the lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday for Texas Rangers when they take on the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton had back spasms and left the game Friday night, but they do not seem to be too serious. With Hamilton as the designated hitter, the Rangers are switching up their lineup and putting Michael Young at first base and Mike Napoli back at catcher.

The starters for Saturday's game are Derek Holland for the Rangers and Samuel Deduno for the Royals. Holland is making his first start for the Rangers since June 5, and he has been on the disabled list since June 7 with left shoulder fatigue. His two rehab starts were loses at Triple-A Round Rock.

As for Deduno he is making his first ever Major League start, and was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. He had nine starts in the minors this year with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 2.14.

Rangers starting lineups:

1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Elvis Andrus SS
3. Josh Hamilton DH
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Nelson Cruz RF
6. Michael Young 1B
7. David Murphy LF
8. Mike Napoli C
9. Craig Gentry CF
Derek Holland P

Twins starting lineups

1. Denard Span CF
2. Ben Revere RF
3. Joe Mauer C
4. Josh Willingham LF
5. Justin Morneau 1B
6. Ryan Doumit DH
7. Trevor Plouffe 3B
8. Brian Dozier SS
9. Jamey Carroll 2B
Samuel Deduno P

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Texas Rangers Vs. Minnesota Twins: Saturday Preview, TV Schedule And More

It's been an ugly week so far for the Texas Rangers. After being swept in a four-game series by the Chicago White Sox, the Rangers dropped the first of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, extending Texas' losing streak to five games.

On Saturday, the Rangers will look to turn that luck around return to their winning ways. Derek Holland will get the start for Texas, which will be his first since June 5. Holland has spent over a month on the disabled list because of shoulder fatigue. Holland will bring a 5-4 record, along with a 5.10 ERA, .251 BAA and 1.33 WHIP into Saturday's tilt.

Texas' offense will face off against Samuel Deduno, who will be making his 2012 debut for the Twins. Deduno, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has been in AAA all year. Through 42 innings in AAA, Deduno owns a 2.14 ERA and has limited opposing hitters to a .185 average. He's struck out 46 and walked 22.

It's unknown whether or not Josh Hamilton will start for the Rangers. Hamilton exited Friday's game because of back spasms.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CT from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Televised coverage can be found nationally on FOX.

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Rangers Vs. Twins Final Score: Minnesota Defeats Texas 5-1

The Texas Rangers had a poor performance by starting pitcher Martin Perez who gave up four runs in their 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Twins were able to get to Perez in the third inning by scoring three runs in the third inning, and then another in the fourth to go up 4-0.

The Rangers offense never got into a groove against Francisco Liriano who gave up just a single run in 6.1 innings of work. There were chances for the Rangers as they had five hits and six walks against, but going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position is what hurt the Rangers the most.

The Rangers also lost All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton in the fifth inning after he was experiencing back spasms after making a play on a ball in the outfield. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time.

Josh Hamilton Leaves Game In Fifth Inning With Back Spasms

Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton left the game in the bottom of the fifth inning when he clutched his back and experienced lower back spasms. The injury occurred when Hamilton got turned around when trying to catch a fly ball in the top of the fifth inning. After that play Hamilton could be seen grabbing his lower back a few times after making the long throw.

The Rangers took precautionary measures and pulled Hamilton for the remainder of the game. Replacing Hamilton in the lineup was Leonys Martin who pinch-hit with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, and he also stayed in the game at centerfield.

Prior to leaving the game with the injury Hamilton was 0-for-2 on the night against the Twins.

Rangers Vs. Twins: Friday's Lineups Announced

The Rangers look for some momentum heading into the All-Star break when they welcome the Twins to Arlington for a three-game series.

Texas leads the AL West by four games, while the Twins are in last place in the AL Central.

Here is the Rangers lineup:

1. Ian Kinsler 2B

2. Elvis Andrus SS

3. Josh Hamilton LF

4. Adrian Beltre 3B

5. Michael Young DH

6. Nelson Cruz RF

7. Mike Napoli 1B

8. Yorvit Torrealba C

9. Craig Gentry CF

Here is the Minnesota lineup:

1. Ben Revere CF

2. Darin Mastroianni RF

3. Joe Mauer DH

4. Josh Willingham LF

5. Justin Morneau 1B

6. Trevor Plouffe 3B

7. Brian Dozier SS

8. Drew Butera C

9. Alexi Casilla 2B

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Rangers Vs. Twins: Game 1 Preview, TV Info And More

The Rangers host the Twins in the final series of baseball's first half, before a slew of Texas players and Ron Washington head to K.C. for the All-Star Game.