GAME PREVIEW: Rangers, Guardians Play Game Two Without Garcia
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The Texas Rangers are entering the final stretch of their season as they host the Cleveland Guardians at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday evening at Globe Life Field.
The Rangers (65-85) have just 12 games remaining on the schedule, while the Guardians (84-67) magic number of three to claim the American League Central title.
The Rangers lost Friday’s game, 6-3, after reliever Taylor Hearn surrendered five runs in the top of the sixth inning.
Rangers interim manager Tony Beasley has a record of 14-22 going into the game.
Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia will not start as the Rangers continue to evaluate his left wrist after he was hit by a pitch on Friday night.
The set with the Guardians will wrap up a six-game homestand for Texas, which concludes Sunday. That will be the final alumni weekend of the season and be capped by a Sunday ceremony honoring Tom Grieve.
Here is a preview of today game.
Cleveland Guardians (84-67) at Texas Rangers (65-85)
Sept. 24, 2022, Globe Life Field, Arlington, Tex., 6:05 p.m. CT
Starting Pitchers
TEX: RHP Glenn Otto (6-9, 4.88)
Vs.
CLE: RHP Cal Quantrill (13-5, 3.56)
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Rangers Pre-Game Transactions:
None
Rangers Injury List:
P Spencer Howard (15-day, right shoulder impingement), placed on Aug. 10 (retroactive to Aug. 8), eligible to return. He is on a rehab stint at Triple-A Round Rock.
OF Brad Miller (60-day, right hip strain), placed on Sept. 9. Moved to 60-Day IL on Monday. He will not return this season.
OF Eli White (60-day, right wrist fracture), placed on June 13. He is out for the rest of the season after experiencing left knee discomfort during his rehab stint at Round Rock.
C Mitch Garver (60-day, right forearm flexor tendon repair surgery), placed on July 11. He will not return this season.
P Josh Sborz, placed on 15-Day IL on Aug. 30. Moved to 60-Day IL on Sept. 1. He is out for the season.
OF Nick Solak (50-day, right foot fracture), placed on Sept. 21. He is out for the season.
Follow the Game
TV
Rangers – Bally Sports Southwest
Guardians — Bally Sports Great Lakes
Rangers – KRLD 1080-AM, KFLC 1270
Guardians – WTAM 1100
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Texas Rangers Starting Lineup
2B Marcus Semien
SS Corey Seager
1B Nathaniel Lowe
DH Jonah Heim
3B Josh Jung
CF Leody Taveras
C Sam Huff
LF Josh Smith
RF Bubba Thompson
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Cleveland Guardians Starting Lineup
DH Steven Kwan
SS Amed Rosario
3B José Ramírez
1B Josh Naylor
RF Oscar Gonzalez
2B Andrés Giménez
LF Will Brennan
C Austin Hedges
CF Myles Straw
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