Yu Darvish Dealing With Stiff Back

Despite coming away with the win on Sunday, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish looked shaky. Darvish walked another three batters in just five innings of work, and only struck out three batters in the contest, marking the lowest amount of strikeouts he's amassed in any game as a Ranger.

Turns out, Darvish wasn't feeling 100% on Sunday. Darvish was dealing with a stiff back, and complained about it after the fifth inning. Unsurprisingly, Darvish was lifted after complaining about the stiffness, which was likely for the best. Darvish wasn't effective, and there's no need to continue to trot him out there on a hot afternoon -- especially since he had already thrown 93 pitches through five innings.

Darvish is set to square off again against C.J. Wilson this weekend in Anaheim -- assuming Wilson can make the start. Wilson was removed from his start today because of a blister on his left pitching hand.

Rangers Vs. Blue Jays Final Score: Texas Completes Sweep With 12-6 Win

A seven run second inning propelled the Texas Rangers to a 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three game set on Sunday.

Things went south for Toronto starter Kyle Drabek in the second. The Rangers scored their first run on a bases loaded walk to Mitch Moreland to make the score 1-0. Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus followed with doubles to extend the lead to 5-0. Adrian Beltre then sent a homer into the left centerfield stands to make the score 7-0.

The Blue Jays came back with a single run in the third but a two run homer by Ian Kinsler sent Kyle Drabek to the showers and extended the Rangers lead to 9-1.

Michael Young went 3 for 4 for the Rangers while Kinsler, Andrus and Mike Napoli all had two hits each. Kinsler finished with four RBIs. Colby Rasmus added three hits for Toronto.

Yu Darvish gets his seventh win of the season pitching five innings while allowing five hits and three runs. He struck out three and walked three while throwing 93 pitches. Drabek takes the loss after getting hammered for eight hits and nine runs in just three innings.

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Rangers Vs. Blue Jays: Mike Napoli Returns To The Texas Lineup

John Farrell and Ron Washington have announced their lineups for Sunday's series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers. Mike Napoli will start for the Rangers after missing the previous two games with a stomach ailment.

Pitching on the mound for both teams will be Yu Darvish (6-2, 3.05 ERA) for the Rangers and Kyle Drabek (4-4, 3.27 ERA) for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays Lineup

1. Yunel Escobar (R) SS
2. Colby Rasmus (L) CF
3. Jose Bautista (R) RF
4. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH
5. J.P. Arencibia (R) C
6. Eric Thames (L) LF
7. Brett Lawrie (R) 3B
8. David Cooper (L) 1B
9. Omar Vizquel (S) 2B

Texas Rangers Lineup

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

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Rangers Vs. Blue Jays Time, TV, Radio Info And More

The Texas Rangers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and will go for a sweep of the three-game series on Sunday. The Rangers will send Yu Darvish (6-2, 3.05 ERA) to the mound and the Blue Jays will counter with right hander Kyle Drabek (4-4, 3.27 ERA).

Darvish is coming off one of his worst starts of the season and has been battling control issues. Darvish has walked 32 batters this season which is the fifth most in the American League. In his only previous meeting against the Blue Jays, Darvish allowed one run and four hits while striking out nine in a 4-1 Texas win.

Game Date/Time: Sunday, May 27, 2:05 p.m. CT

Location: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

TV: Fox Sports Southwest

Radio: 103.3 FM

Online Streaming: MLB.tv

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The Rangers' Frustrating Saturday Failures

Josh Hamilton Saves The Day In Bottom Of The 13th

The legend of Hambino only grew on Saturday, as his heroics overshadowed a series of questionable tactical decisions by Ron Washington in the extra innings of the Rangers 8-7 victory over the Blue Jays.

Ron Washington's Bunting Strategy Doesn't Go Over Well On Twitter

Rangers Vs. Blue Jays: Mike Napoli Out Of Lineup Again

Ron Washington announced his lineup for Saturday afternoon's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, and once again, Texas' slugging catcher is out of the lineup. Mike Napoli missed Friday's game because of a stomach bug, and he'll be sitting out Saturday as well.

While Toronto's lineup has yet to be announced, here's who the Rangers will be sending out on the field on Saturday afternoon against Henderson Alvarez:

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

SP, Colby Lewis

If the Rangers have an offensive outburst even half as strong as Friday night's, when they scored 14 against Toronto, then the Rangers shouldn't even miss Napoli one bit while he recovers from his stomach bug. As we mentioned earlier here at SB Nation Dallas, Alvarez' K/9 is a measly 2.70, so Texas should have no problem putting the ball in play on Saturday afternoon.

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Texas Rangers Vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Saturday Probables, TV Schedule And More

The Texas Rangers look to take take the second game of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon, a day after pounding Canada's team, 14-3, in the series opener.

Texas' offense erupted in the first inning, chasing Toronto starter Brandon Morrow after just two thirds of an inning on Friday night en route to the 14-3 drubbing. Nelson Cruz slugged a grand slam en route to a four hit, eight RBI night. Josh Hamilton also chipped in with his 19th home run of the year.

Colby Lewis is one of many Rangers who hopes the offense stays hot on Saturday, as Lewis gets the start on the hill. Lewis takes a 4-3 record into the contest to go along with a 3.30 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and .248 BAA. Lewis' Achilles heel last year was his propensity to giving up the home run, and those struggles have continued this year, as Lewis has allowed 13 home runs in just 60 innings of work.

Lewis will be opposed by Henderson Alvarez for Toronto. Alvarez' record sits at 3-4 on the season, and he brings a 3.30 ERA and 1.23 WHIP into the contest. Alvarez has only struck out 18 in 60 innings of work on the season, so Rangers fans can expect to see Texas' offense put a lot of balls in play.

First pitch is scheduled for for 2:05 p.m. CT at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Televised coverage can be found at Fox Sports Southwest.

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Rangers Return Ready From Day Off

Ranger pitching takes advantage of a generous zone while Blue Jay pitching cannot do the same.

Rangers Vs. Blue Jays: Series Preview, TV Info And More

The Texas Rangers begin a three-game weekend home series against the Toronto Blue Jays.