Kansas City Royals (7-8) at Texas Rangers (6-10)

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1 Kansas City Royals (7-8) at Texas Rangers (6-10) RHP Nate Karns (0-0, 4.38) vs. LHP Cole Hamels (0-0, 3.50) Game #17 Home #8 (3-4) Fri., April 21, 2017 Globe Life Park in Arlington 7:05 p.m. (CDT) FSSW / FM / 1270 AM RANGERS AT A GLANCE Overall Home Road Standing...5th, -5.0 GB Homestand One-Run Run HR No HR White w/ Blue w/ Red Gray Alt. Blue Blue Home Blue Road Alt. Red (all home) Throwback Last 5 Games Last 10 Games Come From Behind Wins... 1 Losses After Lead... 5 Score First Opp. Score First Columns below listed in a Home/Road/Total format vs. AL West /3-6/5-7 vs. AL Central /0-0/1-3 vs. AL East /0-0/0-0 Interleague /0-0/0-0 Series /1-2-0/2-3-0 Series Openers /1-2/3-3 Series Finales...1-1/1-2/2-3 Rubber Games /1-1/2-1 Lead after /3-2/5-4 Lead after /3-1/5-3 Lead after /3-1/5-2 Trail after /0-3/0-5 Trail after /0-4/0-6 Trail after /0-4/0-6 Tied after /0-1/1-1 Tied after /0-1/1-1 Tied after /0-1/1-2 Decided 7th/later /0-3/1-5 Shutouts /1-1/2-1 Decided final AB...1-2/0-2/1-4 Walk-off games ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST Rank HR Player Carl Yastrzemski Jeff Bagwell 449 Vladimir Guerrero 449 Miguel Cabrera Adrian Beltre Dave Kingman Jason Giambi ALL-TIME HITS LIST Rank H Player Roberto Clemente Sam Rice Sam Crawford Willie Keeler Frank Robinson Adrian Beltre Barry Bonds WINS AND LOSSES: The Rangers beat the Royals yesterday, 1-0, in 13 innings to snap a brief 2-game slide...club has still 5 of last 7...with a win tonight, Texas would record back-to-back victories for the 2nd time in 2017 (also 4/12-13 at LAA)...team finished 3-6 on the 9-game, 9-day road trip to LAA (2-1), SEA (0-3), and OAK (1-2) that preceded this homestand at 6-10 (.375), Rangers have 2nd-lowest win pct. in A.L. (TOR is 3-12,.200)...team s 6 wins are among the 7 lowest totals in baseball (TOR-3 and 6 tied with 6) this marks 1st time for Texas to open a season with a record of 6-10 or worse since 2015 (6-10) after 17 G, Texas was 10-7 in 2016 and 6-11 in The Rangers are 5.0 games back in the A.L. West behind division leader HOU for a 2nd straight day club is in 5th place for a 5th time this year, latest date to be in 5th in the West since 5/5/15. SERIES STUFF: Rangers are in series entering this weekend set with the Royals, which is the club s 1st 4-game series in 17 club s 2 series wins have come by taking rubber game series finales, as team has been swept twice and lost Wednesday s rubber game in Oakland. AT HOME: Texas has won 3 of its last 4 home games after dropping 3 straight to open the season...team is slated to play 15 of its 24 April games in Arlington team opened at 5-3 at home in 2016, 2-6 in 2015 after 8 home contests Texas went (.654) at home in 2016, T2nd-best mark and T2nd-most wins in MLB, and the highest home win pct. and win total in Rangers history. VS. KANSAS CITY: The Rangers have won 7 straight over the Royals after last night s series-opening victory...the current 7-G win streak is tied for the longest ever against the Royals (7 in )...Rangers were 6-1 against the Royals in 2016, winning the final 6 straight after a loss on 7/22/16 in KC...this marks 3rd straight season to play a 4-G set in Arlington vs. KC at Globe Life Park, Rangers have won 5 straight and 8 of last 10 beginning 8/24/14, but are just in series in this park dating to 2012 KC has a slight edge in all-time series at , while Texas has leads of in Arlington and at GLPIA...the Rangers and Royals other series in 17 will take place immediately following the All-Star break from 7/14-16 at KC. BULLISH ON THE PEN: Texas relievers combined to retire 21 of 23 batters faced in last night s victory...it was just the 3rd time in team history for the club s bullpen to allow 2-or-fewer baserunners over 7.0+ innings of work...the other instances were a 6-2 loss on 9/16/79 vs. MIN (7.1 IP, 2 H) and a 6-5, 11 inning win on 4/23/91 at MIL (8.2 IP, 2 H)...last night was also just the 5th time Texas relievers have registered 11+ strikeouts in a game, 1st time since 8/16/16 vs. OAK (11 in 8.0 IP). Rangers relievers induced 9 ground ball outs compared to just one fly out...the bullpen s 54.8% ground ball rate this season is 3rd-highest in the majors behind only Cincinnati (59.3) and Chicago-AL (55.2). The Texas bullpen has allowed zero-or-one run in 5 of its last 7 games, compiling a 3.81 ERA (11 ER/26.0 IP) with 31 strikeouts over that span. DYNAMIC DUO: Dario Alvarez and Keone Kela combined to set down 12 of the final 13 Royals to come to the plate last night...it was the 1st time Texas has had 2 relievers toss 2.0+ hitless IP in the same game since Mike Wood (4.0 IP) and C.J. Wilson (2.0 IP) in a 9-7, 13 inn. loss on 8/6/07 vs. OAK. STARTER STUFF: Andrew Cashner matched the 2nd-longest scoreless start by a Texas starter this season with 6.0 shutout innings last night (7.0 SHOIP by Yu Darvish on 4/13 at LAA)...the Texas rotation has a 2.66 ERA (20 ER/67.2 IP) over its last 12 games since 4/8, 3rd-lowest in the majors in that span (KC-1.49; ARI-2.59)...overall, the rotation s 3.43 ERA through 16 games is 4th-lowest in the A.L. DELINO DELIVERS: Delino DeShields recorded his 1st career walk-off hit with his single in the 13th inning...it was just the 2nd extra innings hit of his career (also 8/8/15 at SEA in Rangers 8-run 11th inning, a 2-run single)...it was the 1st walk-off hit by a Texas batter in the 9th spot in the lineup since Rougned Odor on 5/2/15 vs. OAK...DeShields has appeared in each of the club s last 2 games and reached safely in 3 of his last 6 plate appearances. DeShields walk-off hit came on the 10th pitch of his atbat...only previous walk-off hit in a 10+ pitch AB (since 1st tracked in 1988) in Rangers history was by Einar Diaz on 8/31/03 vs. MIN, a 12-pitch walk-off single off Eddie Guardado in the 9th inning...last such hit in MLB?: Royals Brett Eibner on 5/28/16 vs. CWS, a 10-pitch walk-off single in the 9th inning off Tommy Kahnle...none of the previous 22 such hits in MLB since 1988 had ended a game that was scoreless at the time. NO TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA HERE: Last night, the Rangers played as many as 13 innings for the 1st time since a 6-4, 14-inning loss on 4/12/15 vs. HOU...some notes on the 13-inning contest: The 13 innings marked longest win for Texas since 8/12/14 vs. TB (3-2 win in 14 inn.), and it was just the 7th time the Rangers have ever won a game of 13+ innings at Globe Life Park in Arlington (since 1994). The only other team with a walk-off 1-0 win of 13+ innings since the start of 2016 was Oakland, 7/22/16 vs. TB (13 inn.). It was one of just 3 games in MLB in 17 to go at least 13 innings (also 13 on 4/5 HOU vs. SEA, and 16 on 4/13 MIA vs. NYM). SHUTOUTS: Texas matched the longest shutout win at home in franchise history in last night s win (also Rangers on 8/17/90 vs. CWS at Arlington Stadium and Senators on 8/26/68 vs. MIN at then-d.c. Stadium - also 1-0 wins)...according to Elias, it was the 6th shutout win in franchise history that lasted at least 13 innings. The Rangers have now posted shutout victories in 2 of their last 4 games and each of the club s last 2 wins have come by way of shutout...texas is one 6 ML teams with multiple shutouts in 2017, including 4 American League clubs...of those 4 A.L. clubs, 3 reside in the A.L. West (TEX/HOU/SEA) and the other is Kansas City...in 2016, the Rangers did not post their 2nd shutout of the season until June 17. FEW HITS: The Rangers permitted just 4 hits over 13 innings yesterday...it was just the 2nd time in team history to allow 4-or-fewer hits in 13+ innings...the only other instance in Texas history was 4 hits allowed in a 3-2, 15-inning loss on 5/14/75 vs. Milwaukee at Arlington Stadium...since the start of 2016, the only other instance in the majors was the Chicago Cubs allowing 4 hits in a 3-2, 13-inning win on 9/4/16 vs. San Francisco. 1-0 WINS: Last night was the 19th game that ended in a 1-0 score in the history of Globe Life Park in Arlington, but the 1st since 9/7/14 vs. SEA...The Rangers have won 4 straight 1-0 games in Arlington dating back to the start of the 2014 season...overall, the club is 7-1 in games finishing with a 1-0 score since the start of SHORTS: OF Josh Hamilton has been released from his minor league contract...happy birthday to Rangers Athletic Trainer Matt Lucero...Andrew Cashner s pickoff last night was just the 4th by a Texas right-hander since the start of 2016 (Darvish/Tolleson/Martinez)...Joey Gallo has scored both runs in each of the last 2 Texas games...the Rangers have scored 2 runs-or-less in 3 straight games for the 1st time since 5/18-21/16 vs. OAK/HOU...Texas has been homerless in 5 of last 7 games following season-opening 9-game homer streak...last night was the 1st time the Rangers have played a game of 13+ innings without an error since a 2-1, 14-inning loss on 7/22/14 at NYY. UPCOMING PROBABLES, TIMES & BROADCASTS Date Opponent Pitchers - Texas vs. Opponent Time (CDT) TV/Radio Saturday, April 22 vs. Kansas City RHP A.J. Griffin (2-0, 4.11) vs. RHP Ian Kennedy (0-2, 2.37) 7:05 FSSW/105.3/1270 Sunday, April 23 vs. Kansas City RHP Yu Darvish (1-2, 3.28) vs. RHP Jason Hammel (0-1, 4.60) 2:05 FSSW/105.3/1270 * For radio broadcasts, most games are on The Fan All games are broadcast in Spanish on KFLC 1270 AM All FSSW telecasts can also be viewed on FSGO app.

2 PAGE 2 TONIGHT S STARTING PITCHER #35 Cole Hamels, LHP (0-0, 3.50) TONIGHT: The 33-year-old left-hander will be making his 4th start of the season in the 2nd game of this 4-game series against Kansas City here in Arlington...will be working on regular 4 days rest after taking a no decision in last start on 4/16 at SEA, an 8-7 Texas loss...has taken no decisions in each of 1st 3 starts this season despite exiting each start in position for the win...had just one instance in 16 of leaving in position to win and not recording the victory...making 1st home start since 4/5 vs. CLE in season-opening series has gone 22-6 (.786) over 47 regular season starts for Texas since he was acquired from PHI in a 7/31/15 trade, and the Rangers are (.723) in those games has earned the win in each of the Rangers division-clinching games the past 2 seasons a 4-time All-Star (2007, 2011, 2012, 2016), he has posted 200+ innings 8 times, had 8 different season of 10+ wins, and was selected MVP of both the 2008 NLCS and 2008 World Series signed a 6-year contract extension on 7/25/12, taking him through 2018, with a club/vesting option for LAST START: Took 3rd straight no decision in Rangers 8-7 loss on Easter Sunday at SEA, as Mariners completed sweep (5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R-3 ER, 1 HR, 96 pitches/60 strikes)...exited with a 6-4 lead, but bullpen allowed one in the 6th and 7th (Barnette) and 2 in the 9th (Dyson) to win in walk-off fashion for the 2nd time in the 3-game series. NEW BEGINNINGS: Over 49 career April starts, has an ERA of 3.81 and opponents OPS of.726, both his highest in any month was 3-0, 2.52 (7 ER/25.0 IP) in 4 April starts last year, however, and has a 3.00 ERA figure (25 ER/75.0 IP) in 12 starts in the 1st month in VS. KANSAS CITY: Is 2-1, 4.74 (10 ER/19.0 IP) in 3 G/GS in his career vs. KC... has faced Royals twice as a Ranger, going 2-0, 1.35 (2 ER/13.1 IP) in a span of 6 days last season...texas won both starts...earned win on 7/23 at KC (5.1 IP, 1 R-0 ER) and matched longest outing of 2016 on 7/28 vs. KC at Globe Life Park (8.0 IP, 2 R-ER). RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 KANSAS CITY HAMELS CAREER RECORD W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HAMELS VS. KANSAS CITY W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HAMELS AT GLOBE LIFE PARK W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Innings: 7.0, April 11 at LAA Innings: 9.0, 14x, last Oct. 4, 2015 vs. LAA Hits: 6, April 16 at SEA Hits: 14, August 13, 2016 vs. DET Runs: 4, 2x, last April 16 at SEA Runs: 9, 3x, last July 10, 2015 at SF ER: 3, 2x, last April 16 at SEA ER: 9, July 10, 2015 at SF SO s: 5, April 11 at LAA SO s: 15, April 21, 2007 at CIN Walks: 4, April 11 at LAA Walks: 6, 3x, last July 8, 2016 vs. MIN HR: 1, 3x, last April 16 at SEA HR: 4, 2x, last April 6 vs. BOS Pitches: 100, April 11 at LAA Pitches: 133, May 11, 2014 at NYM CG s: N/A CG s: 15, last Oct. 4, 2015 vs. LAA Low-Hit CG: N/A Low-Hit CG: 0, July 25, 2015 at CHC CG SHO s: N/A CG SHO s: 7, last July 25, 2015 at CHC Win Streak: N/A Win Streak: 12, Aug. 23, 2015-May 22, & CAREER SPLITS 2017 CAREER W L ERA G/S IP ER W L ERA G/S IP ER Home / / Away / / Day / / Night / / AVG AB H HR BB SO AVG AB H HR BB SO vs. Left vs. Right Total AT HOME: Is 65-46, 3.38 (414 ER/ IP) in 166 G/GS at home in career...has gone 9-2, 4.15 (69 ER/149.2 IP) in 23 G/GS in career at Globe Life Park...Texas is 18-5 those 23 games and has never lost consecutive Hamels starts in Arlington... has quality starts in 14 of 23 games at GLPIA for Texas...made season debut in Arlington on 4/5 vs. CLE (6.0 IP, 4 R-3 ER) and left with 5-4 lead in eventual ND. POSITION TO WIN: Only pitcher in MLB to have left in position to win 3 times, only to have bullpen lose each game...only 5 pitchers in MLB have more than one such game...texas loss on 4/16 marked 1st time since trade to Rangers that club has lost 3 consecutive Hamels starts (club has never lost consecutive Hamels home starts). 2017: Lucroy has caught all 3 starts faced 3 LH batters (Cano, Seager, Martin) on 4/16 at SEA after facing just one in 1st 2 starts combined...has received 5+ runs of support in each outing and is receiving 8.00 runs of support per game, well above career 4.61 RSA...opposing 1-2 hitters are 8-for-18, while 3-6 hitters are a combined 4-for-28 set down 1st 9 batters of game in 1st outing on 4/5 vs. CLE...SO/9 average of 5.50 is well below career figure (8.60). RUNS ALLOWED BY INNING Total RUN SUPPORT 0R 1R 2R 3R 4R 5R 6R 7R 8R 9R 10R+ Total AVG/ BATTER-PITCHER MATCHUPS (including postseason) Hamels vs. Kansas City PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Butera Cain Colón Cuthbert Escobar Gordon Hosmer Mondesi Moustakas Orlando Perez Karns vs. Texas PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Andrus Choo DeShields Gomez Mazara Napoli Odor Profar Rua SPRING TRAINING: Was 2-1, 3.52 (6 ER/15.1 IP) in 4 G/GS for Texas this spring, including 2-0, 1.20 (2 ER/15.0 IP) in his final 3 A outings beginning 3/21 opponents hit just.196 (11-56)...won each of his final 2 starts; on 3/26 vs. LAD (5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R-ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, 74 pitches/43 strikes) and on 3/31 vs. KC in Arlington (6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R-ER, 0 BB, 4 SO, 69 pitches/45 strikes). 2016: Selected Rangers 2016 Pitcher of the Year by the DFW chapter of the BBWAA in his 1st full season with the club, posting his 8th 200-inning season and 5th 200-strikeout campaign in anchoring the Texas rotation landed 4th career All-Star selection (4th in A.L. player voting for starting pitchers), 1st since 2012 went 15-5 with a 3.32 ERA (74 ER/200.2 IP) in 32 games/starts. Combined to post at least innings and 200 strikeouts in a season for the 5th time in his career in 2016, doing so in 4 of the last 5 years, joining David Price (4) and Max Scherzer (4) as only pitchers with as many instances since 2012 became the 7th pitcher (8th instance) in Rangers history with a 200/200 season, joining Yu Darvish (2013) and C.J. Wilson (2011) as the only Texas pitchers to do it since START ME UP: Has made at least 30 starts in each of the last 9 seasons beginning 2008, matching the 2nd-longest active streak in the majors: 10 James Shields; 9 Cole Hamels and Jon Lester the 2016 campaign marked his 7th straight season with innings (8th career), the longest active streak in MLB his IP in 16 ranked 9th in the A.L., this after total innings in 2015 ranked 12th overall in the majors his lone career regular season relief appearance was a 3.0 inning stint on 9/28/11 at ATL as a warm-up for the playoffs has made 158 consecutive appearances as a starter since that time. HAMELS 2017 DAY-BY-DAY Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 4/5 vs. CLE Leading /54 4/11 at LAA 5-6 (10) Leading /51 4/16 at SEA Leading /60 Season Totals ALL I DO IS WIN: His 15 wins in 2016 were T2nd-most in his career (17 in 2012, 15 in 2007) has gone 22-6 (.786) over 47 starts since the 7/31/15 trade to the Rangers, best win pct. in A.L. (min. 25 decisions) in that span and T2nd-best in MLB according to STATS LLC, he was one of just 5 pitchers since 1913 to win at least 19 of his 1st 22 decisions with a single club, joining Vida Blue as only pitchers to do it for an A.L. club won a career-high 12 consecutive decisions from 8/23/15-5/22/16 before loss on 5/27/16 vs. PIT it matched the longest win streak by a starter in Rangers history (Bobby Witt - 12 G in 1990) and was the longest by a left-hander. Has been the winning pitcher in each of the Rangers division-clinching victories the past 2 seasons: 10/4/15 vs. LAA and 9/23/16 at OAK. STRIKEOUTS: Is one of 6 major league pitchers to record at least 5 seasons of 200+ strikeouts over the last 6 years ( ) his 200 K s in 2016 ranked 7th in the A.L whiffed Leonys Martin in the 3rd inning 6/12/16 at SEA for his 2000th career strikeout reached 2000 K s in his 320th career game, joining just 7 other pitchers in the last 100 years to reach the milestone in so few games has fanned at least 10 batters in a game 34 times, including 3 in 2016: 12 7/28 vs. KC; 11 5/22 at HOU; 10 8/19 at TB fanned a career high 15 on 4/21/07 at CIN. TOMORROW S SCHEDULED STARTER RHP A.J. GRIFFIN (2-0, 4.11 ERA in 3 games/starts) The 29-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his 4th start of the season in Saturday s 3rd game of this 4-game set vs. KC has won 2 straight starts, consecutive quality starts (2-0, 2.25, 3 ER/12.0 IP), and Rangers have gone 3-0 in his starts to begin the year his 2 QS are tied w/ Darvish and Hamels for staff lead, and he is only TEX pitcher w/ multiple wins in 17 opponents are hitting just.170 (9-53), including only.100 (3-30) by RH batters earned win in club s 7-0 shutout victory on Mon. vs. OAK (6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 SO, 91 pitches/60 strikes) Elias Sports Bureau notes that Griffin is just the 4th different pitcher in Rangers history ( ) with 8+ SO in a game while permitting one-or-zero hits and one-or-zero walks (also Fergie Jenkins, Kenny Rogers in his perfect game, Yu Darvish-3x) Darvish and Griffin are the only Rangers to do it on the road his game score (bb-ref.com) of 77 was 2nd-highest of his career (88 in CG SHO w/ OAK on 6/26/13 vs. CIN) former A s pitcher was on the mound at the Coliseum for 1st time since joining the Rangers, and he is now 11-4 (.733) career at the Coliseum is now 9-4 (.692) in 26 career starts with Texas, 2nd-highest win pct. in club history as a starter among pitchers with 25+ GS for club, trailing only Cole Hamels (.786, 22-6) Rangers have gone 19-7 in those 26 starts faced KC in both series in 16, going 1-0, 2.53 (3 ER/10.2 IP) in 2 G/GS, taking ND in Rangers 2-1 win on 7/24/16 at KC and earning win on 7/29/16 in Arlington (5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R-ER) is 2-0, 3.32 (8 ER/21.2 IP) in 4 G/GS in career against the Royals has a 27-0 record in 32 career starts when receiving 4+ runs of support, with his teams going 30-2 in those contests signed with Texas in January 2016 after having spent entire pro career in Oakland organization since being drafted in 2010.

3 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 KANSAS CITY PAGE 3 TEAM PITCHING W-L-S G ERA IP H R ER HR BB SO Starters Relievers Home Road TEAM CATCHING ERA *W-L CS SBA CS% PB PO Chirinos Lucroy Stolen bases against pitchers: 0-for-0 (0 SB, 0 CS) * - as starter BULLPEN BREAKDOWN (RELIEF OUTINGS ONLY) FIRST BATTER PITCHER LAST APP. (Dec.) IP H R ER BB SO NP SV/OPP RET/FACED IR/Sc GB/FB SB/CS 39 Dario Alvarez (L) 4/20 vs. KC (W, 1-0) /0 2/5 6/3 6/6 1/0 43 Tony Barnette 4/20 vs. KC /1 3/7 2/1 11/5 0/0 60 Anthony Bass 4/16 at Iowa Matt Bush 4/20 vs. KC /1 3/5 1/0 3/7 2/0 58 Alex Claudio (L) 4/20 vs. KC /0 6/7 4/0 12/2 0/0 23 Jeremy Jeffress 4/20 vs. KC /0 9/10 5/0 14/2 0/0 50 Keone Kela 4/20 vs. KC /0 3/3 0/0 7/0 0/0 62 Jose Leclerc 4/19 at OAK /1 5/6 7/0 6/8 1/0 Totals 1/6, 16.7% 35/53, 66.0% 28/6, 21.4% 86/40 7/0 TEAM PITCHING: Last night s 13.0 SHO IP lowered season ERA from 4.48 to season-low 4.07, 10th in A.L club enters tonight with a 14.0-inning scoreless streak that matches longest in 17 (3rd time) staff s 13-inning shutout last night was longest since 1990 (vs. CWS) and matched longest shutout win at home in franchise history, also Rangers on 8/17/90 vs. CWS at Arlington Stadium and Senators on 8/26/68 vs. MIN at then-d.c. Stadium (both 1-0 wins) Rangers 2 SHO (SHO in consecutive series openers) are tied for A.L. lead w/ HOU/KC/SEA staff has permitted HR in 13 of 16, and 20 HR allowed are 4th-most in A.L team s 57 BB are 3rd-most in A.L. STARTERS: Texas rotation has a 2.66 ERA (20 ER/67.2 IP) over last 12 G beg. 4/8, 3rd-best in MLB in that span (KC-1.49, ARI-2.59), dropping season ERA from 5.82 to 3.43, 4th in A.L Texas is one of 3 ML clubs that has yet to have a start allowing 5+ R (also KC, LAD) have allowed one-or-zero runs in 7 of last 12 starts starters have 5.0+ IP in 14 of 1st 16 G, season-high 7.0 IP twice (Hamels/Darvish) just 5 HR allowed last 12 G. RELIEVERS: Pen has 2.65 ERA (5 ER/17.0 IP) last 4 G to drop season figure from 6.27 to season-low 5.13, still 4th-highest in A.L relievers last night: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R marked just 3rd time in club history for TEX relievers to pitch at least 7.0 SHO innings and allow one-or-zero hits (also 4/28/89 vs. BOS and 7/8/05 vs. TOR) relievers have allowed one-or-zero runs in 5 of last 7 G club s lone save of season came 4/12 at LAA (Jose Leclerc), 1-for-6 in save tries, fewest saves in MLB club s 5 blown saves are T1st in MLB (also SEA). 39 DARIO ALVAREZ (L) 1-0-0, 0.00 vs. LHB: 3-for-9 (.333) vs. RHB: 2-for-11 (.182) Season-high 2.0 IP last night, scoreless 12th and 13th to earn his 1st win w/ TEX marked 1st TEX win he has pitched in this season 1st batter has reached in 2 straight and 3 of 5 has allowed 2 R-0 ER in 4.2 IP over his 5 appearances in 17, with 7 of 15 batters he has retired coming via strikeout. Made a season-opening roster for the 1st time in his 4th ML season. Saw 1st extended MLB action in 2016, spending time in NYM/ATL/TEX organizations has whiffed 46 of 131 batters faced in his ML career (32.8%) faced 41 LH batters in 2016, whiffed 18 of them (43.9%). 43 TONY BARNETTE 0-0-0, 4.05 vs. LHB: 2-for-9 (.222) vs. RHB: 5-for-17 (.294) Has allowed runs in 3 of 5 outings (4 R-3 ER in 4.2 IP), and 1st batters faced are 3-for-4 with a BB in those 5 G (3 of the 4 would later score) allowed inherited runner to score Tues. at OAK when A s took a 3-2 lead in the 6th opponents were 5-for-12 w/ BB, HR, sac fly on road trip. Had blown save Sun. at SEA, allowing runs in both the 6th and 7th is 0-for-2 in career save chances. Made season-opening roster for the 2nd straight year after making his ML debut in 2016 joined Dyson as only active members of last year s season-opening bullpen to return (Diekman is on DL). 60 ANTHONY BASS 0-0-0, vs. LHB: 0-for-0 (.000) vs. RHB: 0-for-0 (.000) Had contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock yesterday totaled 8.1 scoreless innings over 3 outings with the Express, whiffing 16 of 29 BF held opponents 2-for-26 (.077) with both hits allowed being singles last worked on Sun. at Iowa, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts. Was a non-roster invitee this spring, going 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA (8 ER/16.0 IP) in 9 relief appearances. Returned to both the U.S. and the Rangers in a 2/11 minor league deal after spending a year in Japan pitched for Hokkaido Nippon Ham-Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2016, including an impressive postseason performance in his club s run to win the Japan Series championship. 51 MATT BUSH 0-0-0, 3.18 vs. LHB: 0-for-11 (.000) vs. RHB: 3-for-9 (.333) Has faced 6 batters over 2 G/2.0 IP since return to mound, opponents are 0-for-6 w/ 5 K s Sun. at SEA (3 K s, 11 pitches) was 1st outing since 4/9 vs. OAK examined by Dr. Keith Meister on 4/12 in Texas and received a cortisone injection in his right AC joint after experiecing soreness there. Has whiffed 10 of last 15 BF allowed runs in 2 of 1st 3 outings, but opposition is batting just.150 (3-20) with 1 BB and 10 SO allowed game-tying HR by Encarnacion in season opener 4/3 vs. CLE that resulted in blown save, snapping scoreless streak of 15.2 IP dating to 2016 (reg. and postseason). Made season-opening roster for the 1st time in his career after impressive rookie season in ALEX CLAUDIO (L) 1-0-0, 0.00 vs. LHB: 3-for-10 (.300) vs. RHB: 2-for-13 (.154) Has opened season w/ 6.1 SHO IP over 1st 6 outings, with 2 longest appearances coming in the series openers vs. OAK (3.2 IP on 4/7 vs. OAK; 1.2 IP Mon. at OAK) opponents are 4-for-20 (.200) with 2 BB/1 SO just 1 ER allowed last 14 outings including postseason (last ER was 9/14/16 at HOU). Earned win w/ 3.2 scoreless IP 4/7 vs. OAK, 3rd-longest outing of career and 2nd-longest scoreless effort in career (4.0 SHO IP, 8/16/16 vs. OAK). Made Opening Day roster for 1st time in his career in 4th ML season spent bulk of 2016 on active Rangers roster, just 6 appearances in the minors. Pitched for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic (4 G, 3.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 SO), including an appearance in the championship game vs. Team USA. 23 JEREMY JEFFRESS 0-1-0, 2.70 vs. LHB: 1-for-5 (.200) vs. RHB: 3-for-18 (.167) His A.L.-high 10 appearances are tied w/ 5 N.L. pitchers for most in MLB 7 of 10 outings have been for less than 3 outs. Since taking walk-off loss on 4/11 at LAA, has 4.0 SHO IP over last 5 appearances, retiring all 11 BF in that span opponents batting just.174 (4-23) with one BB/3 SO and one XBH (2B) has retired 1st batter in 9 of 10 outings and has stranded all 5 inherited runners. Allowed just 2 baserunners (1B, 2B) over 1st 4 G, but both scored as inherited runners after his exit. Is in his 1st full season with Texas after being acquired in a trade with MIL on 8/1/ KEONE KELA 0-0-0, 0.00 vs. LHB: 0-for-6 (.000) vs. RHB: 0-for-6 (.000) Has appeared in 3 of 4 G since he was recalled from Round Rock (AAA) Monday: 4.0 SHO IP, opponents 0-for-12 with one BB/5 SO pitched 2.0 scoreless innings in last night s win (10th and 11th innings), matching career high (7th time). Posted no record with 2.25 ERA (1 ER/4.0 IP) over 4 relief appearances with the Express before his promotion, going 1-for-2 in save tries PCL batters hit.294 (5-17) with one BB/8 SO and just one XBH (2B) had been optioned to Triple-A on 3/31 before season-opening roster was set. Turned 24 on Sunday averaged SO/9 over his 1st 2 ML seasons in , 7th-highest rate among all A.L. pitchers with 100+ G in those 2 years. 62 JOSE LECLERC 0-1-0, 1.23 vs. LHB: 2-for-10 (.200) vs. RHB: 3-for-18 (.167) His 12 K s are 4th-most among Rangers in 17 and T4th-most among A.L. relievers joins NYM s Addison Reed (12 SO/0 BB) as only ML relief pitchers with 12+ SO and zero BB allowed over last 13 ML appearances beginning 9/8/16: 15.0 IP, 2 R-1 ER, 2 BB, 19 SO. Has stranded all 7 inherited runners and retired 23 of 28 BF, as opponents are 5-for-28 with no BB/12 SO in 6 outings. 1st career save 4/12 at LAA (age ), 3rd-youngest Ranger with a save since 1988 younger saves in that span were by Neftali Feliz ( on 8/15/09 vs. BOS) and Keone Kela ( on 6/17/15 at LAD) retired Trout (K) and Pujols (F8) on 4 pitches to end the 8th inning on 4/12. Retired all 6 BF w/ 3 SO in season debut 4/4 vs. CLE in club history, only other relievers as young as Leclerc (23.106) with 2.0+ perfect innings and 3+ SO in an outing were Neftali Feliz (4x) and Mitch Williams (2x) made Opening Day roster for 1st time in his career after ML debut in 2016.

4 PAGE 4 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 KANSAS CITY TEAM BATTING: Team is batting.159 (37-232) last 6 G to drop from.240 to season-low.206, lowest in MLB the only other season in club history to have an average as low as.206 after 16-or-more games was 1972, when club was hitting.203 after 43 G 2-or-fewer runs in 3 straight and 5 of last 7 have 3 HR last 7 G after 18 HR in 1st 9 contests club ranks among A.L. leaders in HR (2nd, 21), R/G (4th, 4.56), runs (5th, 73) have gone 2-for-15 w/ RISP last 3 G club is 5-1 when scoring 7+ runs, 1-9 with less than 7 runs had 9-G HR streak to begin the year, 2nd-longest season-opening HR streak in club history (10 in 2009). 1 ELVIS ANDRUS.277 AVG, 3 HR, 4 RBI,.299 OBP,.508 SLG SHORTSTOP R/R Thurs.: 0-for-5 Stand: 0-5 Streak: 0 G Is 0-for-last-10 since 2nd hit on Tues. at OAK, and is 4-for-27 (.148) last 6 G to drop from.368 to season-low.277 ranks among A.L. leaders in multi-hit games (T1st, 7) has 22 XBH since 9/1/16, T4th-most XBH in A.L. and T7th in MLB in that span (27-Freddie Freeman). Single Mon. at OAK was career hit 1282 (now has 1284), passing Ruben Sierra (1281) for 5th-most in Rangers history (Juan Gonzalez is 4th w/ 1595). HR both 4/11-12 at LAA, 1st time time in career to HR in 2 straight has 7 HR since start of last Sept highest HR totals by month: 4-Sept. 2016, 3-Sept. 2012, 3-April 2017 this is 1st April w/ multiple HR. Has started all 15 G at SS has started in 5 different slots in the lineup (2/6/7/8/9) made 9th straight Opening Day start at SS since ML debut in 1st game of 2009 did not play in spring until 3/11 after offseason sports hernia surgery. Is batting.337 (31-92) over his last 28 G at GLPIA dating back to 8/17/ ADRIAN BELTRE AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, OBP, SLG THIRD BASEMAN R/R Endured extra soreness after rehab workout on 4/8, and MRI results announced on 4/11 found a mild grade 1 strain in his right calf, a different area of the calf than the injury that caused his season-opening DL stint expected to miss multiple weeks has been taking BP and doing fielding drills became eligible to be activated from the DL on 4/9 enters this season with 2942 hits, 35th all-time and one behind Frank Robinson (2943). With his placement on the disabled list on April 2 (right calf tightness), Beltre missed an Opening Day for just the 2nd time in his career (also 2001 after offseason appendix surgery) played for Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic. 61 ROBINSON CHIRINOS.308 AVG, 1 HR, 6 RBI,.357 OBP,.615 SLG CATCHER R/R Thurs.: DNP Stand: Streak: 0 G His 6 RBI rank T5th on the club despite just 14 PA s has 5 G/4 GS at catcher, team is 2-2 in his starts had 2 H, 2 R, 3 RBI in consecutive starts (4/9 vs. OAK; 4/13 at LAA), 1st Ranger to do that since Mitch Moreland, June 29-30, 2015 at BAL. Is 1-for-3 in throwing out attempted base stealers, and has thrown out 4 of last 6 attempts dating back to Signed contract extension covering the 2018 season on 3/21/17 with club option for 2019 played for Venezuela in 2017 WBC. 17 SHIN-SOO CHOO.222 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI,.352 OBP,.311 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Thurs.: DNP Stand: Streak: 0 G Is 0-for-7 in last 3 G, but has 4 BB in that stretch 3 BB Mon. at OAK, most by a Ranger in 17, 15th career game to reach 3+ times without a hit ranks among team leaders in BB (1st, 9), hits (4th, 10), and times on base (4th, 19) despite not starting 3 times his.352 OBP is highest among Texas regulars. Had 5 RBI Sun. at SEA, highest total since 9/17/10 at KC while w/ CLE (7) it was his 5th career game with 5+ RBI, his most with Texas. Choo s HR Sun. at SEA was his 1st since 7/5/16 at BOS, one of his 2 XBH in the game (also a 2B). Has reached base safely in 10 of 13 G has starts at DH (11) and RF (2-4/5 vs. CLE and Tues. at OAK). Is batting.330 ( ) with 13 HR and 73 RBI over 89 career games vs. the Royals, 6th-highest among active players (min. 150 PA). 7 DELINO DESHIELDS.143 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI,.200 OBP,.143 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Thurs.: 1-for-4, RBI, BB Stand:.250 (1-4), RBI, BB Streak: 2 G (2-5, RBI, BB) Posted walk-off RBI single in 13th last night, his 2nd career hit in extra innings (also 2-R single on 8/8/15 at SEA in Rangers 8-run 11th inning) his 1st career walk-off hit last night came in 10-pitch AB, 2nd such hit in club history since pitches were 1st tracked in 1988 (also Einar Diaz, 8/31/03 vs. MIN, walk-off single on 12-pitch AB). Has hits in 2 straight (2-5) after season-opening 0-for-9 span, and also 0-for-21 span dating to 2016 has 8 G/4 GS (one at DH, 3 in LF) is 2-for-3 in steal tries in 17 made 3rd straight season-opening roster. 13 JOEY GALLO.189 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI,.295 OBP,.453 SLG 1B / 3B / OF L/R Thurs.: 1-for-5, 2B, R, 2 K Stand:.200 (1-5), 2B, R Streak: 2 G (.250, 2-8, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB) Has started all 16 G at 3B has scored both TEX runs in last 2 G is 2-for-18 with 2 BB over last 5 G to drop from.229 to.189 each of last 4, and 5 of last 6 hits have gone for extra bases has reached via H/BB in 13 of 16, has pair of 2-hit games is 2nd on club w/ 10 RBI, T2nd w/ 8 BB. Career-high 5 RBI on 4/9 vs. OAK, 2nd career HR off a LHP (Manaea) 1st TEX batter w/ 5+ RBI from 8-hole since Napoli (6) on 9/30/12 vs. LAA-G2. Made season-opening roster for 1st time tied club lead w/ 4 HR this spring despite missing a week in late March with mild inflammation in left hamstring. 14 CARLOS GOMEZ.159 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI,.274 OBP,.365 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Thurs.: 1-for-5, 2B, K Stand:.200 (1-5), 2B Streak: 1 G (1-5, 2B) Has reached safely via H/BB in 8 of 9, and is 3-for-23 last 6 G to drop from.175 to.159 his 8 BB are T2nd on club all 3 HR have been solo shots has reached via H/BB/HBP in 12 of 16, including 2 HBP has started each of 1st 16 G in CF, batting leadoff in 15 of 16 (hit 6th in 4/5 vs. CLE). Reached safely 3 times Mon. at OAK (2B, 1B, BB), scoring on all 3 occasions it was his 2nd game w/ 3 R this season, tied for ML lead w/ 3 others. Leadoff HR 4/13 at LAA was 11th career, 2nd w/ TEX (other 9/10/16 at LAA) had HR in 2 straight 4/12-13 to match career high (3rd time w/ TEX). 25 JONATHAN LUCROY.191 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI,.224 OBP,.277 SLG CATCHER R/R Thurs.: 1-for-5, 2B, GDP Stand:.200 (1-5), 2B Streak: 1 G (1-5, 2B) Snapped 0-for-11 span with last night s double and has gone 3-for-23 last 6 G to drop from.250 to.191 has started 12 of 1st 16 games 3 hits on 4/11 at LAA matched his most as a Ranger (3rd time, last 8/30/16 vs. SEA) and match most for a Texas hitter in 17 hit 1st HR on 4/11 at LAA. Leads MLB in CS since start of 2011 (146 for MIL/TEX) is 3-for-12 in throwing out attempted base stealers, including Mondesi last night. Played with champion Team USA in the WBC: 4-for-15 w/ an RBI, BB, R in 4 G. 30 NOMAR MAZARA.284 AVG, 4 HR, 17 RBI,.324 OBP,.507 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Thurs.: 0-for-5, 2 K Stand: 0-5 Streak: 0 G Is 0-for-last-13 and batting.180 (9-50) last 12 G to drop from.588 to season-low.284 has started all 16 G in RF (14), LF (1), and DH (1). His A.L.-high 17 RBI rank 3rd in MLB to MIA s Marcell Ozuna (19) and WAS Bryce Harper (18) was just 3rd player in Rangers history with 17+ RBI thru 14 team games, joining a pair of TEX teammates in 1998: Juan Gonzalez (18) and Lee Stevens (17). Also ranks among A.L. leaders in multi-hit games (T1st, 7), runs (T6th, 12), TB (T8th, 34), HR (T6th, 4). Named A.L. Player of the Week for April 2-9 hit 1st-career grand slam 4/7 vs. OAK, career-high 6 RBI 2nd Ranger since start of 13 with 6+ RBI in G (7 by J.P. Arencibia, 7/29/14 vs. NYY) set TEX club record w/ 9 RBI in 1st 4 G of season 1st Ranger w/ 10+ hits in 1st 4 G since Pete O Brien in 1988 (11). 5 MIKE NAPOLI.150 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI,.250 OBP,.283 SLG FIRST BASEMAN R/R Thurs.: 0-for-3, 2 BB, K Stand: 0-3, 2 BB Streak: 0 G Is 3-for-29 (.103) last 8 G to drop from.194 to.150, 7th-lowest qualifying figure in the A.L season-best 2 RBI Mon. at OAK had 2 HR in 4-G span, 4/ of 9 hits have gone for extra bases has started all 16 G at 1B (13) and DH (3), all in cleanup slot. Is the 5th player in Rangers history with 3 separate tours of ML duty with the club (also Bill Haselman, Kenny Rogers, Ruben Sierra, Darren Oliver). Has played in postseason in 2 straight and 8 of last 10 seasons, joining TOR s Russell Martin as only players who can make that claim. 12 ROUGNED ODOR.206 AVG, 3 HR, 8 RBI,.254 OBP,.413 SLG SECOND BASEMAN L/R Thurs.: 1-for-4, BB, GDP Stand:.250 (1-4), BB Streak: 1 G (1-4, BB) Hits in 4 of last 5, and has batted.133 (6-45) last 11 G after season-opening 5-G hit streak, dropping from.389 to.206 has reached via H/BB/HBP in 13 of 16 all 3 HR came in team s 1st 4 G, none last 12 G has started all 16 games at 2B, batting 5th. Hit 2 HR off Kluber in season-opener, 4/3 vs. CLE, 4th career multi-hr game 1st ML player to homer in each of his 1st 2 PA s of a team s 1st game of a season since Bryce Harper on 4/1/13 vs. MIA 7th Rangers player to HR twice in a season opener (last I. Rodriguez/Kapler on 4/3/00 vs. CWS). Signed 6-year contract extension ( ) on Thursday w/ club option for 2023, youngest Ranger ever (23) to receive contract of 6+ seasons. Odor in 6 G in w/ Team Venezuela in WBC:.263 (5-19), 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI, only player on Team Venezuela w/ multiple HR. Is batting.311 (28-90) with 10 HR and 23 RBI over his last 23 G at GLPIA dating back to 8/30/16.

5 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 KANSAS CITY PAGE 5 19 JURICKSON PROFAR.154 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI,.313 OBP,.154 SLG INF / OF S/R Thurs.: DNP Stand: Streak: 0 G Has started 4 of last 5 and 7 of last 9 in LF was 0-for-7 in OAK series to drop avg. from season-high.211 to.154 has reached via H/BB in 6 of last 8 G. Single on 4/12 at LAA snapped season-opening 0-for-9 span has 10 G/9 GS, all 9 starts in LF was on Rangers season-opening roster for the 1st time 2017 marks 1st April action of his career. Excluded from WBC All-Tournament Team despite batting.464 (13-28) w/ HR, 5 2B, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 6 R, OPS for Team Netherlands. 16 RYAN RUA.136 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI,.174 OBP,.136 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Thurs.: 1-for-5, 2 K Stand:.200 (1-5) Streak: 1 G (1-5) Last night was 1st start since Sat. at SEA, snapping 0-for-8 skid with last night s single is 1-for-13 last 5 G/3 GS all 3 hits are singles. Was 2-for-3 w/ BB and 3 R on 4/9 vs. OAK the 3 R matched career high (also 5/25/16 vs. LAA) has appeared in 9 of 16 G, 6 total starts in LF (3) and 1B (3) made the Opening Day roster for 3rd straight year (3rd overall). BATTERS VS. KANSAS CITY AND CAREER 2017 CAREER PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI Andrus Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Gomez Lucroy Mazara Napoli Odor Profar Rua PITCHERS VS. KANSAS CITY AND CAREER 2017 CAREER PLAYER W-L-S ERA G IP H ER W-L-S ERA G IP H ER Alvarez Barnette Bass Bush Cashner Claudio Darvish Griffin Hamels Jeffress Kela Leclerc Perez Player Total Solo 2-run 3-run GS LHP RHP Home Road GT GA Record Last Elvis Andrus /12 at LAA (Chavez) Adrian Beltre /25 at OAK (Cotton) Robinson Chirinos /9 vs. OAK (Coulombe) Shin-Soo Choo /16 at SEA (Iwakuma) Delino DeShields /21 at TB (Smyly) Joey Gallo /19 at OAK (Hahn) Carlos Gomez /13 at LAA (Nolasco) Jonathan Lucroy /11 at LAA (Skaggs) Nomar Mazara /16 at SEA (Diaz) Mike Napoli /12 at LAA (Chavez) Rougned Odor /7 vs. OAK (Alcantara) Jurickson Profar /29 vs. KC (Volquez) Drew Robinson NA Ryan Rua /31 vs. SEA (Venditte) TOTALS GRAND SLAMS (1): Mazara, 4/7 vs. OAK MULTI-HOMER GAMES (1): Odor, 4/3 vs. CLE (2) BACK-TO-BACK HOMERS (0): None LEADOFF HOMERS (1): Gomez, 4/13 at LAA 2017 HOME RUNS RECENT TRANSACTIONS PINCH-HIT HOMERS (0): None WALKOFF HOMERS (0): None INSIDE THE PARK HOMERS (0): None HR BY PITCHERS (0): None DATE TRANSACTION Feb. 10 RHP Anthony Bass signed to minor league contract. Feb. 13 LHP Adam Loewen signed to minor league contract. Feb. 14 RHP Eddie Gamboa aquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for PTBNL or cash considerations LHP Jake Diekman placed on 60-day disabled list following ulcerative colitis surgery 1B/DH Prince Fielder placed on 60-day disabled list following neck surgery. Feb. 16 1B Mike Napoli signed as free agent to one-year contract. Feb. 17 C A.J. Jimenez signed to minor league contract. Feb. 23 INF Hanser Alberto, LHP Dario Alvarez, RHP Matt Bush, LHP Alex Claudio, LHP Andrew Faulkner, RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez, RHP Mike Hauschild, RHP Jose Leclerc, RHP Nick Martinez, OF Nomar Mazara, C Brett Nicholas, 2B Rougned Odor, INF/OF Drew Robinson, OF Ryan Rua, and RHP Tyler Wagner agreed to terms on 2017 contracts. Feb. 25 OF Delino DeShields, 3B Joey Gallo, RHP Eddie Gamboa, 1B Ronald Guzman, RHP Keone Kela, LHP Yohander Mendez, and RHP Connor Sadzeck agreed to terms on 2017 contracts. March 6 LHP Andrew Faulkner, LHP Yohander Mendez, and RHP Connor Sadzeck optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Ariel Jurado, LHP Adam Loewen, and RHP Jose Valdespina reassigned to minor league camp. March 20 INF Ronald Guzman and RHP Tyler Wagner optioned to Round Rock (AAA) C Patrick Cantwell, RHP Brady Dragmire, INF/OF Josh Hamilton, 3B Will Middlebrooks, OF Travis Snider, C Jose Trevino, and LHP Wesley Wrigh reassigned to minor league camp. March 21 C Robinson Chirinos signed to one-year contract extension through 2018 with club option for March 24 RHP R.J. Alvarez, INF Doug Bernier, C Brett Hayes, and OF Cesar Puello reassigned to minor league camp. March 27 OF Jared Hoying reassigned to minor league camp RHP Eddie Gamboa optioned to Round Rock (AAA) 1B James Loney released. March 28 C A.J. Jimenez and RHP Allen Webster reassigned to minor league camp. March 29 RHP Nick Martinez optioned to Round Rock (AAA). March 31 RHP Keone Kela optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Anthony Bass and C Steven Lerud assigned to minor league camp RHP Dillon Gee released from minor league contract. April 2 RHP Dillon Gee signed to major league free agent contract and optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez placed on 60-day disabled list with partial tear of UCL in his right elbow RHP Andrew Cashner placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to April 1, with right biceps soreness INF Hanser Alberto placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with right shoulder tightness 3B Adrian Beltre placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with right calf tightness C Brett Nicholas placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, following left knee surgery RHP Tyson Ross placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, following Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery RHP Tanner Scheppers placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with left abdominal discomfort. April 6 LHP Andrew Faulkner traded to Baltimore in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. April 9 RHP Tanner Scheppers sent to Round Rock (AAA) on injury rehabilitation assignment. April 12 RHP Nick Martinez recalled from Round Rock (AAA) INF/OF Drew Robinson optioned to Round Rock. April 15 RHP Andrew Cashner reinstated from 10-day disabled list RHP Nick Martinez optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Tanner Scheppers assigned outright to Round Rock. April 16 RHP Clayton Blackburn acquired from San Francisco Giants in exchange for INF Frandy De La Rosa Blackburn optioned to Round Rock (AAA). April 17 RHP Keone Kela recalled from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Sam Dyson placed on 10-day disabled list with right hand contusion. April 19 RHP Tyler Wagner assigned outright to Round Rock (AAA). April 20 RHP Anthony Bass contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Mike Hauschild designated for assignment. April 21 OF Josh Hamilton released from minor league contract DISABLED LIST Player Type Injury Placed (retro) Reinstated / Eligible Games Missed Record Hanser Alberto 10-day Right shoulder tightness April 2 (March 30) April Adrian Beltre 10-day Right calf tightness April 2 (March 30) April Brett Nicholas 10-day Left knee surgery April 2 (March 30) April Tyson Ross 10-day Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery April 2 (March 30) April Sam Dyson 10-day Right hand contusion April 17 April Jake Diekman 60-day Ulcerative colitis surgery Feb. 14 June Prince Fielder 60-day Neck disc herniation surgery Feb. 14 June Chi Chi Gonzalez 60-day Right elbow UCL partial tear April 2 June Tanner Scheppers 10-day Left abdominal discomfort April 2 (March 30) April Andrew Cashner 10-day Right biceps soreness April 2 (April 1) April

6 PAGE 6 TEXAS TEAM BATTING Runs, Game...10, April 7 vs. OAK Runs, Inning...5, April 7 vs. OAK (2nd) Hits, Game...11, 3x, last April 13 at LAA Hits, Inning...4, 2x, last April 16 at SEA (3rd) Fewest Hits, Game...2, 2x, April 15 at SEA; April 8 vs. OAK Doubles...4, April 7 vs. OAK Triples...2, April 12 at LAA Home Runs...3, 2x, April 12 at LAA; April 3 vs. CLE Home Runs, Both Clubs...5, April 3 vs. CLE (TEX-3, CLE-2) Extra Base Hits...6, 2x, last April 7 vs. OAK Total Bases...24, April 12 at LAA Stolen Bases...2, 2x, April 18 at OAK; April 13 at LAA Walks...7, April 17 at OAK Strikeouts...12, 4x, last April 15 at SEA Left on Base (9 innings)...8, 2x, April 16 at SEA; April 9 vs. OAK Left on Base (Extras)...7, April 11 at LAA TEXAS INDIVIDUAL BATTING Hits...3, 3x, last Lucroy, April 11 at LAA Runs...3, 3x, last Gomez, April 17 at OAK Home Runs...2, Odor, April 3 vs. CLE RBI...6, Mazara, April 7 vs. OAK Total Bases...8, Odor, April 3 vs. CLE Doubles...2, Gomez, April 7 vs. OAK Triples...1, 3x, last Gallo/Odor, April 12 at LAA Extra-Base Hits...2, 5x, last Choo, April 16 at SEA Stolen Bases...2, Andrus, April 18 at OAK Walks...3, Choo, April 17 at OAK Strikeouts...4, Gomez, April 11 at LAA Hitting Streak...5, 2x, Andrus (April 9-14); Odor (April 3-8) TEXAS TEAM PITCHING Strikeouts...14, April 20 vs. KC Walks...5, 4x, last April 20 vs. KC Fewest Walks...1, April 12 at LAA Runs Allowed, Game...9, April 19 at OAK Runs Allowed, Inning...5, April 15 at SEA (6th) Hits Allowed, Game...14, April 19 at OAK Hits Allowed, Inning...4, 5x, last April 19 at OAK (1st and 6th) Home Runs...3, April 19 at OAK Consecutive Scoreless Innings , 3x, last April (current) TEXAS INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Innings, Starter...7.0, 2x, Darvish, April 13 at LAA; Hamels, April 11 at LAA Fewest Innings, Starter...3.1, Griffin, April 7 vs. OAK Innings, Reliever...3.2, Claudio, April 7 vs. OAK Strikeouts, Starter...10, Darvish, April 13 at LAA Strikeouts, Reliever...3, 4x, last Alvarez, April 20 vs. KC Runs Allowed...5, 2x, Hauschild, April 19 at OAK; Dyson, April 5 vs. CLE Earned Runs Allowed...5, 2x, Hauschild, April 19 at OAK; Dyson, April 5 vs. CLE Hits Allowed...7, 2x, both Perez and Hauschild, April 19 at OAK Home Runs Allowed...3, Hauschild, April 19 at OAK Pitches...103, Darvish, April 13 at LAA TEXAS TEAM MISCELLANEOUS Winning Streak...2, April Losing Streak...3, 2x, April 14-16; April 3-6 Longest Game, Innings , April 20 vs. KC Longest Game, Time, 9 inn...3:39, April 16 at SEA Longest Game, Time, Xtra...3:47, April 20 vs. KC Shortest Game, Time...2:24, April 15 at SEA Largest Crowd, Home...48,350, April 3 vs. CLE Largest Crowd, Road...41,855, April 14 at SEA Winning Margin...7, 2x, April 17 at OAK (7-0); April 9 vs. OAK (8-1) Losing Margin...8, April 19 at OAK (1-9) Largest Deficit in Win...1, April 12 at LAA (trailed 3-2 after 4 inn.) Largest Deficit in 9th, Win...NA Largest Lead in Loss...5, 2x, last April 16 at SEA (led 6-1 after 2 1/2 inn.); April 11 at LAA (led 5-0 after 6 inn.) Errors...2, 2x, last April 11 at LAA *-Club record #-Ties club record RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 KANSAS CITY RANGERS STATISTICS STARTS BY BATTING ORDER Andrus Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Gomez Lucroy Mazara Napoli Odor Profar Robinson Rua STARTS BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Andrus Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Gomez Lucroy Mazara Napoli Odor Profar Robinson Rua RUNS BY INNING Texas Opp RECORD BY MONTH April May June July August Sept. Oct RECORD BY DAY OF WEEK Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat RECORD BY HOME RUNS RECORD BY RUNS Scored Allowed MARGIN OF VICTORY/DEFEAT Won by Lost by MANAGER S CHALLENGES (3-for-7) April 3 vs. CLE: Bot. 1st, Gomez called out at 2B on steal attempt (Marty Foster) call stands (1:37). April 4 vs. CLE: Top 1st, Lindor ruled safe at 2B on steal attempt (Mike Muchlinski) call overturned (1:45). April 14 at SEA: Bot. 7th, Dyson ruled safe at 2B on steal attempt (Mark Carlson) call confirmed (1:08). April 15 at SEA: Top 6th, Gallo ruled out at 3B advancing (Manny Gonzalez) call overturned (2:55). April 17 at OAK: Top 9th, Andrus ruled out at 1B (Mike Everitt) call confirmed (0:30). April 19 at OAK: Top 3rd, Chirinos called out at 1B (Bruce Dreckman) call overturned (1:10). April 20 vs. KC: Top 12th, Merrifield safe at 2nd (Tom Woodring) call stands (2:55). EJECTIONS (1) Game (Inn.) Player/Coach Umpire 4/19 at OAK (3rd) Jeff Banister Bill Welke Multi-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games PLAYER 2H 3H 4H 5H Total 2BI 3BI 4BI 5BI+ Total Andrus Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Gomez Lucroy Mazara Napoli Odor Profar Robinson Rua STARTING PITCHING (starts only) Pitcher Last Start W-L Streak GS QS RSA P/GS SB/CS K/9 BB/9 HR/9 GB/FB GIDP Team W-L Darvish April 18 at OAK 1-2 L / / Perez April 19 at OAK 1-2 L / / Hamels April 16 at SEA / / Griffin April 17 at OAK 2-0 W / / Cashner April 20 vs. KC 0-1 L / /