MLB Standings: Rangers Lead AL West By 3.5 Games

Despite going only 3-4 this past week, the Rangers are still holding onto first place in the AL West. The latest series saw the Rangers take two of three from the San Francisco Giants.

Coming in at second place is the Angels who are 3.5 games back of the Rangers, and are currently the only threat. So far this season the Angels and Rangers have split the six games they have played against each other.

The Mariners and Athletics are both nine and 9.5 games and are not likely to make a move on the Rangers anytime soon. The Rangers next series is a three-game interleague matchup at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Alexi Ogando Injury: Texas Pitcher Could Be Headed To Disabled List

The Texas Rangers could be down yet another pitcher after Alexi Ogando left Sunday's game with what appeared to be a strained groin. Ogando suffered the injury while running to first base in the top of the fourth inning against the Giants.

Ogando isn't scheduled to start again until Saturday but will get an MRI on Monday.

"Right now it feels pretty bad. Tomorrow I will get an MRI but right now it doesn't feel good,"

Ogando threw three perfect innings against the Giants on Sunday before suffering the injury. He was making his first start of the season after starter Derek Holland went on the disabled list with a fatigued shoulder and a stomach virus. Ogando has appeared in 28 games this season and is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA.

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Rangers Vs. Giants Final Score: Texas Blanks San Francisco 5-0

The Texas Rangers got a dominating pitching performance from Alexi Ogando and three relievers as they blank San Francisco 5-0.

Ogando made his first start of the season for Texas in the absence of the injured Derek Holland. Ogando pitched three perfect innings before being forced to leave the game after he strained his right groin while running to first. Robbie Ross came on and tossed four innings in relief while allowing just one hit to pick up the victory. Tim Lincecum falls to 2-7 on the season after allowing five runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Texas got on the board first in the third inning with an RBI double from Adrian Beltre. Ian Kinsler's two run double in the fourth extended the lead to 3-0 and Josh Hamilton capped off the scoring with a two run double of his own in the sixth.

Kinsler and Craig Gentry finished with two hits each for the Rangers. Hamilton now has 61 RBIs on the season.

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Rangers Vs. Giants: Starting Lineups Announced For Series Finale

The Texas Rangers will give Alexi Ugando the chance to show his stuff in his first start of the season on Sunday versus the San Francisco Giants. Derek Holland is out due to injury, and its up to Ugando to show well and help the Rangers win another series. Oh, and your counterpart on the mound? Tim Lincecum. Good luck with that, Alexi.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams, as David Murphy will spell Nelson Cruz in right field and hit 5th in the lineup.

Texas Rangers Starting Lineup

1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Elvis Andrus (R) SS
3. Josh Hamilton (L) LF
4. Adrian Beltre (R) 3B
5. David Murphy (L) RF
6. Mike Napoli (R) C
7. Mitch Moreland (L) 1B
8. Craig Gentry (R) CF
9. Alexi Ogando (R) P

San Francisco Giants Lineup

1. Gregor Blanco (L) LF
2. Ryan Theriot (R) 2B
3. Pablo Sandoval (S) 3B
4. Buster Posey (R) C
5. Angel Pagan (S) CF
6. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
7. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
8. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
9. Tim Lincecum (L) P

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Rangers Vs. Giants Time, TV, Radio Info And More

The Texas Rangers look to get back on track Sunday when they close out their interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. The Rangers have been fighting it of late having gone just 3-6 on their current 10-game road trip.

Texas however can end the trip with a series victory over the Giants with a win over Tim Lincecum on Sunday. Lincecum has struggled in 2012 going just 2-6 with 5.83 ERA. He allowed four runs in six innings against San Diego last time out.

Texas will send Alexi Ogando to the mound for his first start of the season. Ogando will take the place of Derek Holland who is on the disabled list with a fatigued throwing shoulder.

Game Date/Time: Sunday, June 10, 3:05 p.m. CT

Location: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California

TV: Fox Sports Southwest

Radio: 103.3 FM

Online Streaming: MLB.tv

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Rangers Vs. Giants Recap: Texas Defense Slips In 5-2 Loss

Scott Feldman had his best start of the season, but some sloppy defense and little run support cost the Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon as they lost 5-2 to the San Francisco Giants.

Feldman went 5.1 innings while throwing 7 strikeouts to only 1 walk, but he still gave up 3 runs, including one unearned, on 4 hits. Three Texas errors, including Ian Kinsler throwing a ball over Michael Young's head on a run-down and Josh Hamilton losing a fly ball in the sun, didn't help matters.

It was more than enough for San Francisco starter Ryan Vogelsong, who gave up only 3 hits and 1 run in 7.2 innings of work.

The only Ranger who could get anything going against Vogelsong was Mitch Moreland, who hit a solo HR as a pinch-hitter in the top of the 8th inning.

Texas made a late run against the Giants bullpen, who have been without Brian Wilson for most of the season. Mike Napoli hit a solo HR on the top of the 9th as Bruce Bochy cycled through four relief pitchers in the game's final 1.1 innings.

With the tying run on the on-deck circle, Shane Casilla ended up picking up the save for San Francisco when he struck out Brandon Snyder.

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Rangers Vs. Giants: Saturday's Starting Lineups Announced

The Texas Rangers will look to continue their winning ways on Saturday versus the San Francisco Giants in their June interleague series. Matt Harrison pitched a complete game shutout in a 5-0 win on Friday, now its Scott Feldman's turn to keep the momentum rolling. Feldman will be matched up versus the Giants right-handed hurler Ryan Vogelsong.

Mike Napoli will start behind the plate for the Rangers on Saturday, as Yorvit Torrealba spot-started for the all-star catcher on Friday. Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

Texas Rangers Starting Lineup

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

San Francisco Giants Starting Lineup

1. Gregor Blanco (L) LF
2. Ryan Theriot (R) 2B
3. Pablo Sandoval (S) 3B
4. Buster Posey (R) C
5. Angel Pagan (S) CF
6. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
7. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
8. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
9. Ryan Vogelsong (R) P

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Texas Rangers Vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, TV Schedule And More

A night after winning for the first time ever in San Francisco, the Texas Rangers look to make it two in a row.

Scott Feldman gets the start for the Rangers, and he has quite the difficult act to follow. Matt Harrison was brilliant on Friday night, pitching a complete game shutout, while allowing just five hits without issuing a walk.

Feldman will look to improve on his latest start, which shouldn't be difficult. Feldman was blasted on June 4, lasting just an inning and two thirds, giving up eight runs on seven hits and a walk. To date, Feldman is 0-4 with an atrocious 7.01 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. Further, Feldman has walked 13 and struck out only 14.

Feldman's counterpart on Saturday will be Ryan Vogelsong, who has once again been effective for the Giants. After starting the year out on the disabled list, Vogelsong has rebounded and pitched nicely, to the the tune of a 4-2 record, with a 2.38 ERA, .228 BAA and 1.22 WHIP.

First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. CT from AT&T Park in San Francisco. Televised coverage can be found both on FOX Sports Southwest and MLB Network.

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Matt Harrison Brilliant, Rangers Shut Out Giants 5-0

Matt Harrison was brilliant on Friday night, as the southpaw starter went the distance, pitching a complete game shutout against the San Francisco Giants as the Rangers cruised to a 5-0 victory.

Harrison's effort was nothing shy of dominant. Though he only struck out four Giants in the contest, Harrison gave up just five hits while issuing no walks. Harrison also recorded 18 ground ball outs in the game.

Ian Kinsler set the tone for the night in his first at bat. Leading off for Texas, Kinsler homered off of San Francisco starter Barry Zito, putting the Rangers up 1-0 -- which was more than enough for Harrison on Friday night.

Offensively, the Rangers pounded out 14 hits against the Giants. Craig Gentry was a perfect 5-5 in the game, with a run scored and two RBI. Josh Hamilton only notched one hit, but he made it count, as he belted his 22nd homer of the season.

The series will resume on Saturday, as Scott Feldman will look to notch his first win of the year against Ryan Vogelsong.

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Rangers Vs. Giants: Friday's Lineups Announced

The Rangers and Giants meet in a three-game rematch of the 2010 World Series beginning on Friday night in San Francisco.

Playing in an NL Park means Texas pitcher Matt Harrison will have to hit. Harrison is 0-for-11 with a walk in his career at the plate. He also went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice bunt in last year's World Series.

Here is the Texas lineup:

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Elvis Andrus, SS

3. Josh Hamilton, LF

4. Adrian Beltre, 3B

5. Michael Young, 1B

6. Nelson Cruz, RF

7. Yorvit Torrealba, C

8. Craig Gentry, CF

9. Matt Harrison, P

Here is the lineup for San Francisco

1. Gregor Bianco, LF

2. Ryan Theriot, 2B

3. Angel Pagan, CF

4. Hector Sanchez, C

5. Brett Pill, 1B

6. Joaquin Arias, 3B

7. Nate Schierholtz, RF

8. Brandon Crawford, SS

9. Barry Zito, P

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