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Rangers Vs. Athletics: Game 2 Preview, TV Info And More

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Brandon McCarthy will return to Arlington as a member of the A's on Thursday afternoon after leaving the club following the 2010 season. He'll face Matt Harrison, 4-3 with a 5.23 ERA in seven starts this season. Harrison has struggled recently, going 1-3 with an 8.66 ERA in his past four starts after winning his first three starts. His most recent outing was a struggle, as he allowed four runs in six-plus innings in a 4-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Josh Hamilton didn't homer Wednesday, but two hits kept his batting average above .400, at .404.

Date / Time: Thursday, May 17, 1:05 p.m. CT

Location: Rangers Ballpark At Arlington

TV: Fox Sports SW

Radio: 103.3 FM ESPN

Probable Starters: Matt Harrison (4-3) vs. Brandon McCarthy (3-3)

For more on the Texas Rangers, check out Lone Star Ball. Oakland Athletics news and information can be found at Athletics Nation, and all your MLB news and info is available atBaseball Nation.

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