Per MLB.com.
Texas Rangers vs. RHP Liam Hendriks
- Ian Kinsler, 2B
- Elvis Andrus, SS
- Josh Hamilton, CF
- Adrian Beltre, 3B
- Michael Young, DH
- Nelson Cruz, RF
- David Murphy, LF
- Mike Napoli, 1B
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Yorvit Torrealba, C
Minnesota Twins vs. RHP Neftali Feliz
- Denard Span, CF
- Jamey Carroll, SS
- Joe Mauer, C
- Justin Morneau, DH
- Josh Willingham, LF
- Chris Parmelee, 1B
- Danny Valencia, 3B
- Clete Thomas, RF
- Alexi Casilla, 2B
Clete Thomas gets his first start as a Twin today. As a lefty, he gives Feliz the same issue Minnesota gave Darvish: a platoon disadvantage in two out of every three batters faced.
Mitch Moreland remains unavailable due to an abscessed tooth, but the lineup is otherwise optimal.