Texas Rangers (4-10) at Houston Astros (9-4)

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1 Texas Rangers (4-10) at Houston Astros (9-4) LHP Cole Hamels (1-2, 5.06) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (1-0, 0.64) Game #15 Road #4 (2-2) Fri., April 13, 2018 Minute Maid Park 7:10 p.m. (CDT) FSSW / FM / 1270 AM RANGERS AT A GLANCE Overall Home Road Standing...5th, -7.0 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... 0 Losses After Lead... 1 Score First Opp. Score First Columns below listed in a Home/Road/Total format vs. AL West /2-2/3-8 vs. AL Central /0-0/0-0 vs. AL East /0-0/1-2 Interleague /0-0/0-0 Series /0-0-1/0-3-1 Series Openers /0-1/0-4 Series Finales...0-3/1-0/1-3 Rubber Games /0-0/0-1 Lead after /2-0/4-0 Lead after /2-0/4-0 Lead after /2-0/4-0 Trail after /0-1/0-9 Trail after /0-2/0-10 Trail after /0-2/0-10 Tied after /0-1/0-1 Tied after /0-0/0-0 Tied after /0-0/0-0 Decided 7th/later /0-1/0-1 Shutouts /0-0/0-0 Decided final AB...0-0/0-0/0-0 Walk-off games ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST Rank HR Player Carlos Delgado Chipper Jones Dave Winfield Miguel Cabrera Jose Canseco 462 Adam Dunn 462 Adrian Beltre ALL-TIME HITS LIST Rank H Player Tony Gwynn Alex Rodriguez Dave Winfield Ichiro Suzuki Cap Anson Adrian Beltre Craig Biggio WINS AND LOSSES: The Rangers open 6-game roadtrip tonight that features 3 games each with HOU and TB...Texas has lost a season high 4 straight games since defeating TOR on Saturday, matching DET for the 2nd longest current losing streak in the majors to CIN (5)...last Rangers losing streak of more than 4 games was 7 straight defeats, 9/22-28/17... Texas lost 5 of 6 on the homestand to the Blue Jays (1-2) and Angels (0-3) after winning 2 of previous 3 games...rangers have yet to post back-to-back wins. At 4-10 (.286), Texas is a season high 6 games under.500 and are tied forthe 5th lowest winning percentage in MLB, 3rd lowest in the A.L. to TB at.250 (3-9) and KC at.273 (3-8)... Rangers 10 losses match CIN and SD for most in majors... club s 4 wins through 14 games match 2nd fewest in team history: 3-11 in 1987 and 2002; 4-10 in fewest victories through 15 games: 4-11 in 1987 and team has been at.500-or-below thru 14 G for 4 of the last 5 seasons TEX is 6-18 in last 24 G since 9/22/17 with 4 of 6 wins vs. OAK. Team has been in 5th place in the A.L. West for the last 4 days and fell as season hight 7.0 games behind on Thursday...it is the team s biggest deficit after 8.5 games since 2002 (8.5 GB)...Texas has been in either 4th or 5th place for 13 of the 14 days this season (T2nd following win on 3/30) have gained ground in the division on just 2 occasions. HOME AND ROAD: The Rangers are just 2-8 (.200) at Globe Life Park with losses in the last 4 and 7 of the last 8 games... the 8 defeats are a major league high and home winning percentage matches 3rd lowest in the majors...the 2 wins through 10 home games matches the fewest victories in club history with 1982, 1985, 2002, and Texas is 5-18 in the last 23 home games beginning 9/9/17...club has been outscored, in the 10 home games...the just completed 1-5 homestand was the team s fewest wins in a homestand of 2+ series since a 1-7 mark, 7/3-12/15. This series is the Rangers 2nd on the road in 2018 as the club split 4 games in OAK, 4/2-5, winning 2 of the final 3... Texas has the 2nd fewest road games played in 2018, one more than MIA...the Rangers and A s each scored 13 runs in that series...texas has split its last 20 road contests beginning 8/29/17. A WELCOME DAY OFF: The Rangers did not play on Thursday after opening 2018 with 14 straight games, the most of any major league club...it was Texas most consecutive days played to begin a campaign since 2005, when the team open the year with 20 straight contests, 4/ the Rangers were also scheduled to play on the 1st 14 days in 2016 but the final game in that stretch on 4/17 vs. BAL was rained out. The Rangers 14 total games tie COL, LAA, and SD for the most in the majors beginning play on Friday. VERSUS THE ASTROS: Round 2 of the 2018 Silver Boot Series Presented by The Texas Lottery begins tonight...hou won the final 2 and 3 of 4 games overall in the season-opening series in Arlington, 3/29-4/1 while outscoring Texas, the Astros have captured 7 of the last 8 meetings beginning 8/31/17 and have outscored the Rangers, in that span...texas was 7-12 overall vs. HOU a year ago, just its 2nd losing season in the series beginning club had a advantage in all-time, the Rangers are (.602), their highest lifetime winning percentage vs. any club except STL at.778 (7-2) and PIT at.667 (12-6)...Texas has captured the coveted Silver Boot Trophy 12 times in the 17 years that clubs have played in reg. season ( ). The Rangers went 5-5 away from Arlington against the Astros in 2017, 3-4 at Minute Maid Park and 2-1 at Tropicana Field, 8/29-8/31 due to Hurricane Harvey...Texas is at Minute Maid Park since the start oif 2015 and (.593) lifetime, ts best road winning percentage in any road city with 9+ G, one of only 2 A.L. road parks in which TEX has a winning record (CLE s Progressive Field, 55-47). Rangers 602 lifetime winning percentage vs. HOU is 4th best by any team:.628--bos;.615--cle;.609--tb. FRIDAY THE 13TH: Today marks the 1st of 2 instances of Friday the 13th in the 2018 calendar (also 7/13) there was just one regular season instance from , which occurred on 5/13/16 (Rangers lost 5-0 vs. TOR) Texas has won 5 of 7, 8 of 12, and 10 of last 16 games on the historically unlucky date, going in club history this will be the 1st time to play Houston on such a date team is 12-9 all-time in road games on Friday the 13th, winning 3 straight and 6 of 8, last on 6/13/14 at SEA (1-0 win). ANDRUS INJURY: The Rangers today placed shortstop Elvis Andrus on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to April 12, with an olecranon fracture in his right elbow...x-rays and a CT scan performed on Thursday indicated that the fracture is stable and will not require surgery. it is estimated that Andrus will be sidelined for approximately six to eight weeks...andrus elbow will remain in a splint...he did not make this trip. Andrus left Wednesday s game versus LAA after being hit on the right elbow by a Keynan Middleton pitch in the 9th inning...since making his Major League debut for the Rangers on opening day in 2009, Andrus has been inactive for just 3 of TEX 1515 regular season and post-season games, 5/17/16 on the MLB suspended list and 7/5 & /77/17 on the MLB paternity list. Andrus becomes the 3rd Ranger to be placed on the DL in the last 4 days...rhp Doug Fister (right hip strain/out min. 2-3 weeks) and 2B Rougned Odor (left hamstring strain/out min. 3 weeks) went on the DL Tuesday. GUZMAN RECALLED: Andrus spot on the active roster will be taken by 1B Ronald Guzman (#67), who was recalled today from Triple-A Round Rock...Guzman had a slash line of.412/.524/.529/1.053 with one RBI in 5 games with the Express this season...the 23-year-old LH batter will be seeking to make his ML debut after being selected as the 2018 Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year, batting.298 with 12 homers and 62 RBI in 125 games at Round Rock. GALLO ON THE MOVE: With Guzman s recall, it is expected that Joey Gallo, who has started all 14 games at 1st base, will begin to see extended time in left field...gallo has 37 games of major league experience in the outfield...he started 14 games in LF/one in CF in 2015 and 17 games in LF in LEADS ARE FLEETING: In their 10 losses in 2018, the Rangers have had the lead for a total of just 4.0 innings, all of those on 4/1 vs. HOU...of those 10 defeats, the losing margin has been at least 5 runs on 5 occasions and all but one has been by at least 3 runs...texas is one of 4 ML teams without a comeback victory in 2018 (KC, LAD, WAS). ADRIAN BELTRE extended his hitting streak to 6 games on Wednesday, matching Elvis Andrus (4/4-10) for the longest on the club in Beltre ranks 23rd all-time with 3063 hits, passing Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio (3060) on Tuesday...since 2012, Beltre s.345 ( ) batting average vs. HOU is 5th-highest by one player against any opponent in MLB (min. 300 PA s)...in that span, only David Ortiz at.363 (37-102) and Eric Hosmer at.346 (44-127) have a better average against the Astros among players with 100+ at bats. SHORTS: With Tony Barnette s appearance on Wednesday, the Rangers have used 30 different players in 2018, including 16 pitchers, both T3rd most in majors...rhp Clayton Blackburn had ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday...Texas has not played in a one-run game this season, the longest season-opening streak in club history...c Juan Centeno will receive his 2017 World Series Champions ring in a pre-game ceremony this evening...delino DeShields sister, Diamond was the 3rd overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft on Thursday, selected by Chicago...she played this past season at Cukorova Turkey after a collegiate career at Tennesee...Saturday s national telecast on FS1 will be a simulcast of the Rangers FSSW broadcast. UPCOMING PROBABLES, TIMES & BROADCASTS Date Opponent Pitchers - Texas vs. Opponent Time (CDT) TV/Radio Saturday, April 14 at Houston LHP Mike Minor (1-2, 2.53) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (2-0, 0.00) 3:05 FS1/FSSW/105.3/1270 Sunday, April 15 at Houston RHP Bartolo Colon (0-0, 1.64) vs. RHP Justin Verlander (2-0, 1.45) 7:08 ESPN/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 (1-2, 5.06) TONIGHT: The 34-year-old left-hander will be making his 4th start of the season tonight as the Rangers open a 3-game series here in Space City will be starting on regular 4-days rest despite yesterday s off day last started and took the loss in a 7-4 Rangers defeat on Sunday vs. Toronto has yet to complete 6.0 innings in any of his 3 starts has completed less than 6.0 IP in more than 3 consecutive starts in a single-season just once in his career, 6/28-7/24/06 during his rookie campaign with the Phillies has surrendered 5 HR in 16.0 IP, including a pair of leadoff home runs opponents have slashed.279/.366/.574/.940 in the 3 outings is averaging SO/9 through 3 outings, more than 6 strikeouts better than his career-low figure of 6.39 in 2017 despite being slowed by a lengthy disabled list stint in 2017, still posted his 9th career double-digit win total earned the wins in each of the Rangers division-clinching games in 2015 and 2016 joined the Rangers in a 7/31/15 trade after 9 1/2 seasons with the Phillies, ranking in the team s top 6 all-time in wins, starts, innings, and strikeouts signed a sixyear contract extension on 7/25/12, taking him through 2018, with a club/vesting option for 2019 team is 1-2 in his 3 starts. LAST START: Took the loss in a 7-4 Rangers defeat on Sunday vs. Toronto (5.1 IP, 8 H, 7 R-5 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 2 HR, 98 pitches/65 strikes) allowed 4 of the 5 runs on a pair of home runs by Steve Pearce (leadoff) and Kendrys Morales (3- run) in the first inning following the Morales HR, set down 6 of the next 7 batters with the lone baserunner reaching via error permitted 4 straight baserunners and a run in the 3rd inning (1B-BB-1B-1B) before an inning-ending GIDP retireed 6 of final 7 BF. VS. HOUSTON: Has gone 7-5 with a 4.22 ERA (51 ER/108.2 IP) over 17 career starts vs. the Astros has dropped 2 straight vs. HOU, including a 4-1 setback on Opening Day in Arlington (5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R-ER, 4 BB, 7 SO, 2 HR, 94 pitches/54 strikes) 2 of 3 runs allowed came via a pair of solo home runs by George Springer (leadoff) and Jake Marisnick (4th inning) was 1st time to record 7+ strikeouts in a start and lose since his 2nd start as a Ranger on 8/7/15 at Seattle (6.0 IP, 7 K in a 4-3 loss) has allowed 9 R-ER over 8.2 IP in his last 2 starts vs. the Astros after compiling a 1.26 ERA (4 ER/28.2 IP) in previous 4 meetings. MINUTE MAID PARK: Is 4-2, 4.23 (21 ER/44.2 IP) over 7 career starts at Minute Maid Park, but has just one start at the facility since 2013, a 9-2 Texas win on 5/22/16 extended his career best win streak to 12 games in that contest, leading the Rangers to a sweep of the Astros Texas put up 7 runs on Astros starter and reigning A.L. Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel had been scheduled to start here on 5/2/17, but was scratched after suffering an injury while warming up before the game, and would spend nearly 2 months on the disabled list with a right oblique strain. OPENING ACT: Was tabbed as the starting pitcher for Opening Day on March 16 in Surprise was Hamels 4th career Opening Day start, his 2nd with Texas became the 10th different pitcher to start multiple openers for Texas. ON THE ROAD: Won his only road start this season on 4/3 at OAK (5.0 IP, 1 R-ER, 11 K) and has gone 4-3, 3.09 (16 ER/46.2 IP) over his last 7 starts away from Arlington opponents batted.218/.299/.366/.665 on the road last season compared to.239/.318/.405/.723 in Arlington. 2018: Opponents have swung and missed on 36.5% of pitches, nearly 15 points higher than 2017 (21.6) has whiffed 32.4% of BF, nearly double his 2017 figure (17.1%) has surrendered 5 HR in 16.0 IP, including 2 leadoff home runs (Springer on Opening Day and Pearce in last outing) his BB/9 figure of 5.06 is well above career average (2.47) opposition hitting.077/.294/.308/.602 with 2 outs opponents are 4-for-12 with 3 BB w/risp opponent avg. by time through order - 1st time:.360 (9-21), 2nd time:.286 (6-21), 3rd time:.133 (2-15) Robinson Chirinos has caught all 3 starts. SPRING TRAINING: Went 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA (6 ER/13.0 IP) over 4 starts in A games this spring totaled 10 K s in 13.0 IP in A games this spring last 3 A starts: 10.2 IP, 2 R-ER. ALL I DO IS WIN: Has gone (.708) over 71 starts since the 7/31/15 trade to the Rangers, best win pct. in A.L. and 4th-best in MLB (min. 25 decisions) to only Clayton Kershaw (38-11,.776), Stephen Strasburg (38-11,.776), and Zack Greinke (40-16,.714) 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 enters 2018 with 147 career wins. After his win on 8/21 at LAA, had a 31-7 (.816) record in his 1st 60 career starts w/ TEX, 2nd pitcher in MLB history with.800+ win pct. in 1st 60 starts with a team (credit Elias) the other: Jim McCormick, (.825) with the Cubs in (credit Elias). RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 AT HOUSTON HAMELS CAREER RECORD W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HAMELS VS. HOUSTON W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HAMELS AT MINUTE MAID PARK W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Innings: 5.2, March 29 vs. HOU Innings: 9.0, 15x, last Aug. 5, 2017 at MIN Hits: 8, April 8 vs. TOR Hits: 14, August 13, 2016 vs. DET Runs: 7, April 8 vs. TOR Runs: 9, 3x, last July 10, 2015 at SF ER: 5, April 8 vs. TOR ER: 9, July 10, 2015 at SF SO s: 11, April 3 at OAK SO s: 15, April 21, 2007 at CIN Walks: 4, March 29 vs. HOU Walks: 6, 3x, last July 8, 2016 vs. MIN HR: 2, 2x, last April 8 vs. TOR HR: 4, 2x, last April 6 vs. BOS Pitches: 98, April 8 vs. TOR Pitches: 133, May 11, 2014 at NYM CG s: N/A CG s: 16, last Aug. 5, 2017 at MIN 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: 1, April 3 at OAK Win Streak: 12, Aug. 23, 2015-May 22, & CAREER SPLITS 2018 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 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. Houston PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Altuve Bregman Correa Fisher Gattis Gonzalez Gurriel Kemp Marisnick McCann Reddick Springer White HAMELS 2018 DAY-BY-DAY TOMORROW S SCHEDULED STARTER LHP MIKE MINOR (1-1, 2.53 ERA in 2 games/starts) Cole vs. Texas PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Andrus Beltre Chirinos Gallo Mazara Profar Robinson Rua Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 3/29 vs. HOU 1-4 L Trailing /54 4/3 at OAK 4-1 W Leading /52 4/8 vs. TOR 4-7 L Trailing /65 Season Totals ALL I NEED IS THREE: Since Hamels took a 4-3 loss on 8/7/15 at SEA in his 2nd start as a Ranger, he has gone 32-2 over his last 52 starts when receiving 3+ runs of support of his 364 career starts has received 3 runs of support or more in 210 of them, going (.881) in those games. 2017: Despite missing nearly 2 months on the disabled list, still ranked among team leaders in wins (T2nd, 11), starts (3rd, 24), innings (3rd, 148.0), and strikeouts (3rd, 105) while he didn t qualify, posted 2nd-highest ERA (4.20) of his career (4.32 in 2009) was on the DL, 4/30-6/25, with a right oblique strain suffered while warming up prior to a scheduled start on 5/2 at HOU was the longest DL stint of his career, as he had never missed more than 29 days (3/26-4/23/14) was 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA (1 ER/8.2 IP) in a pair of rehab starts with Double-A Frisco: 6/16 vs. San Antonio and 6/21 vs. Midland. The 30-year-old left-hander is slated to make his 3rd start of the season in tomorrow s middle game of this 3-game series in Houston will be his 1st road start w/ TEX has posted a WHIP over his 1st 2 starts, permitting just 5 hits and 4 BB in 10.2 IP opponents are batting.143 (5-35) against Minor with 12 K s will be working on 6 days rest after he earned win in last start on Sat. vs. TOR, a 5-1 Texas victory that was the club s lone triumph in the 6-G homestand (6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R-ER, 2 BB, 7 SO, 1 HR, 93 pitches/54 strikes) marked his 1st win as a starter since 8/28/14 at NYM while with the Braves posted what remains one of 2 quality starts by Texas pitchers this season (other 4/2 at OAK by Colon), also just 2nd time for a Rangers pitcher to reach 6.0 IP in 2018 Minor became the 1st Texas pitcher with a start of 6.0+ IP while allowing 2-orfewer hits since A.J. Griffin on 8/3/17 at MIN, 1st Rangers starter to do it in Arlington since Nick Martinez on 6/20/17 vs. TOR will be facing Astros for 2nd time in 3 starts to begin the year, as he took loss in his TEX debut on 4/1 vs. HOU in Arlington - an 8-2 Texas defeat (4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R-ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR, 93 pitches/62 strikes) both runs allowed in the 5th inning via a Derek Fisher RBI triple and a George Springer sacrifice fly is 1-2, 4.44 (13 ER/26.1 IP) in 7 G/4 GS in his career against Houston, including 0-2, 4.76 (12 ER/22.2 IP) in 4 starts has 2 QS vs. HOU, allowing 3-or-fewer ER 3 times, but has received 2-or-fewer runs of support in 3 of 4 GS against Astros pitched at this park in relief with Royals on 4/8/17 (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R-ER) Minor is in his first season with the Rangers after signing a 3-year contract on 12/6/17 In his lone season with KC, led staff in relief wins (6), was 2nd in appearances (65) and saves (6) and placed 3rd in holds (17) and games finished (13) did not make ML appearance in following surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder on 5/13/15 was 38-36, 4.10 in 111 games/110 starts for ATL from from the 2012 All-Star break through 2014 season, ranked 11th in N.L. with a 3.52 ERA (min. 70 starts) was selected by the Braves as the 7th overall selection in the 2009 June draft out of Vanderbilt University.

3 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 AT HOUSTON 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 Centeno Chirinos 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 43 Tony Barnette 4/11 vs. LAA /0 0/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 51 Matt Bush 4/11 vs. LAA /0 5/7 1/0 7/7 1/0 53 Jesse Chavez 4/10 vs. LAA /0 3/4 5/4 15/13 0/0 58 Alex Claudio (L) 4/11 vs. LAA /0 6/7 6/3 15/4 1/0 41 Jake Diekman (L) 4/11 vs. LAA /0 2/6 4/2 5/1 0/0 32 Kevin Jepsen 4/9 vs. LAA /0 6/7 6/4 11/8 0/0 50 Keone Kela 4/9 vs. LAA /2 3/4 0/0 1/6 0/0 31 Chris Martin 4/11 vs. LAA /0 6/7 2/1 5/4 1/0 Totals 2/2, 100.0% 37/49, 75.5% 30/15, 50.0% 70/54 4/0 TEAM PITCHING: Staff has allowed 33 R-28 ER in 36.0 IP last 4 G to raise season ERA from 4.09 to 4.94, 2nd-highest in A.L. to SEA (4.97) still own a 4.70 ERA (46 ER/88.0 IP) last 10 G to drop season mark from 5.50 pitchers.285 opponent average is highest in MLB matched season high w/ 6 BB Wed. vs. LAA (3rd time), and allowed season highs in hits (18) and runs (11) Tues. vs. LAA season-low 2 K s on Wed. vs. LAA, but snapped a span of allowing HR in season-long 5 straight have induced 16 GIDP s, 2nd in A.L. (18-TOR). STARTERS: Starters have 7.36 ERA (30 ER/36.2 IP) over last 8 G to raise season ERA from 3.89 to A.L.-high 5.64, 2nd-highest in MLB (5.81-MIA) rotation averaged 4.61 IP/start (27.2 IP) in 6-G homestand, and for season are averaging 4.79 IP/start (67.0 IP) starters have lasted season-best 6.0 IP twice, accounting for both of club s quality starts staff s 2 quality starts are T2nd-fewest in MLB (1-TB, 2-TEX/OAK) have allowed MLB-high.311 opponent BA. RELIEVERS: Bullpen allowed 12 R-9 ER in 14.0 IP the 3-G LAA series to raise season ERA from 3.56 to 4.11, 9th in A.L had 14.0 IP in the LAA series to the rotation s 13.0 IP still have 2.82 ERA (12 ER/38.1 IP) last 9 G to drop season mark from of last 20 hits allowed by pen are singles 51 SO rank T3rd in A.L. (72-NYY, 59-LAA) have 2nd-most innings (57.0) in A.L. and 50 relief appearances are T2nd-most in MLB (56-LAA, 50-TEX/MIA) 1st batters faced have hit just.167 (7-42) w/ 5 BB, T2nd-lowest figure in A.L...one of 4 MLB teams without a relief win (also KC, SD, WAS) one of 5 MLB clubs without a blown save (also ARI, CIN, SEA, TOR) and team s 8 holds rank T2nd in A.L. (11-SEA, 8-TEX/TOR). 43 TONY BARNETTE 0-0-0, 0.00 vs. LHB: 0-for-0 (.000) vs. RHB: 0-for-3 (.000) Charged with 2 unearned runs in season debut Wed. vs. LAA following Beltré error on 10-day DL Opening Day-4/9 with lower back strain had 3 appearances on injury rehab assignment with Frisco (AA): 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R-ER, 0 BB, 1 SO last pitched Mon. vs. Springfield: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 19 pitches. Was 2-0 with a 7.50 ERA (5 ER/6.0 IP) and 6 SO over 6 appearances in A games this spring did not appear after 3/13 due to lower back tightness. 51 MATT BUSH 0-0-0, 3.52 vs. LHB: 1-for-7 (.143) vs. RHB: 3-for-19 (.158) Allowed 3 of 6 BF on Wed. vs. LAA to reach (3B, BB, HBP), charged with 2 R-ER ERA jumped from 1.35 to 3.52 with Wed. outing, but he is scoreless in 5 of last 6 G with 2.70 ERA (2 ER/6.2 IP). T2nd in A.L. w/ 7 appearances opponents batting just.154 (4-26) w/ 6 BB and 8 SO K s in 6 of 7 outings season-high 2.0 IP on 4/6 vs. TOR. 2nd among Rangers with 10 saves in Career 1-0, 1.17 (2 ER/15.1 IP) in 12 G vs. HOU, including 7.0 SHO IP in 5 G here at Minute Maid. 53 JESSE CHAVEZ 0-0-0, 7.20 vs. LHB: 4-for-12 (.333) vs. RHB: 12-for-32 (.375) Has pitched at least 2.0 IP in all 4 appearances, only pitcher in MLB with 4 relief outings of 2.0+ IP just 6th pitcher in Rangers history with 4 relief outings of 2.0+ IP over team s 1st 13 G (last Anthony Bass in 2015) leads A.L. with 10.0 relief innings. Has allowed runs in every outing, opponents batting.364 (16-44) Texas has trailed by 4+ R when he entered in all 4 outings. One of only 3 major league pitchers with 60+ starts and 100+ relief appearances from (Travis Wood and Bud Norris). Was originally signed by the Rangers after being selected in the 42nd round of the 2002 June draft and spent 3 1/2 seasons in the Texas organization. 58 ALEX CLAUDIO (L) 0-0-0, 6.14 vs. LHB: 1-for-8 (.125) vs. RHB: 10-for-24 (.417) Retired one of 2 BF Wed. vs. LAA, allowing both IR to score has 2 R-ER over 5.0 IP in last 5 G to drop season ERA from to 6.14 has allowed multiple ER in 2 of 1st 7 G after doing so twice in his final 24 appearances of His 7 G are T2nd in A.L opponents batting.344 (11-32) w/ no BB/4 SO has retired 6 of 7 1st BF. Faced HOU twice in season-opening series, stranded bases loaded and recording 4 outs on 3/30 matched career high w/ 3 R allowed on 4/1 vs. HOU. Finished last year as the Rangers closer and recorded a team-high 11 saves. 41 JAKE DIEKMAN (L) 0-0-0, 8.10 vs. LHB: 1-for-3 (.333) vs. RHB: 2-for-10 (.200) Has allowed runs in one of last 5 outings (3 R-2 ER/3.0 IP) has retired 10 of 19 BF in 6 outings overall (3 H, 6 BB) has retired 2 of 6 1st batters faced and allowed 2 of 4 IR to score. Faced 3 batters in season debut 3/31 vs. HOU: BB-K-BB began last season on the disabled list following 1st of 3 surgeries to relieve his ulcerative colitis condition. 32 KEVIN JEPSEN 0-1-0, 2.35 vs. LHB: 0-for-4 (.000) vs. RHB: 4-for-20 (.200) Permitted 2 of 3 IR to score Mon. vs. LAA, but has still allowed runs in just one of 7 games to begin TEX career, holding opponents to.167 (4-24) BA his 7 appearances are T2nd in A.L matched career high with 2.0 IP Sat. vs. TOR (7x, last 8/22/16 vs. BOS). Was 1st Ranger to appear in 4 of 1st 5 games since Diekman in 2016, 1st righty to do it since Mike Adams in Charged with loss 4/2 at OAK after Diekman allowed both inherited runners to score in the 7th only runs allowed in 18. Made Texas debut in season opener 3/29 vs. HOU with a perfect 9th, 1st ML outing since 9/26/16 at CWS with the Rays made club as non-roster invite. 50 KEONE KELA 0-0-2, 0.00 vs. LHB: 0-for-3 (.000) vs. RHB: 1-for-8 (.125) Retired only BF Mon. vs. LAA, only outing in last 7 days has earned the save in 2 of club s last 3 wins has finished 3 of the team s 4 wins, posting 3.1 SHO IP in 4 G w/ opponents going 1-for-11 w/ BB and 4 SO has 2 saves this season, T7th-most in A.L., after entering the campaign with 3 career saves. Is youngest Ranger (turns 25 on 4/16) with multiple March/April saves in a season since Neftali Feliz (22 yrs. old) in Has permitted one baserunner in 3 of 4 outings (1B, 2 BB) made the Opening Day roster for the 3rd time in his career (also 15 and 16). Recorded 2 saves last season and has converted 5-of-10 career save chances all 5 saves have come on the road. 31 CHRIS MARTIN 0-0-0, 3.00 vs. LHB: 2-for-5 (.400) vs. RHB: 4-for-18 (.222) No runs allowed last 4 G/3.2 IP to drop season ERA from 7.71 to 3.00 has allowed runs in just one of 7 outings has pitched back-to-back just once (3/29-30 vs. HOU) ranks T2nd in A.L. w/ 7 appearances, T3rd w/ team-high 3 holds. 1st career ML pickoff on Wed. vs. LAA (Ohtani). Arlington native and Arlington High School product made Texas debut on Opening Day - 3/29 vs. HOU with perfect 7th inning was also 1st ML appearance since 10/3/15 at BAL w/ NYY. Signed a 2-year free agent contract with the Rangers on 12/15/17 after pitching the previous 2 seasons for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) posted a 2-2 record with a 1.12 ERA (11 ER/88.1 IP), 91 SO, and 22 SV in 92 G with Hokkaido in

4 PAGE 4 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 AT HOUSTON TEAM BATTING: Offense batted.196 (20-102) with 6 runs while being swept in 3-G set vs. LAA, dropping season avg. from.240 to.230, 10th in A.L still have.246 (74-301) BA last 9 G to rise from.201 over half of club s walks this season (26 of 47) have come in last 5 G club s 3.14 R/G is 2nd-lowest in A.L. (2.91-KC) 38 K s last 4 G after 75 SO in 1st 10 G went 3-for-22 w/ RISP in LAA series, and have stranded exactly 11 runners in 4 straight team is 0-for-9 with bases loaded, joining KC (0-5) as only hitless clubs with bags full in 2018 just 3 HR last 5 G after hitting HR in 7 of 1st 9 contests season-high 2 HR, 4/1 vs. HOU. 29 ADRIÁN BELTRÉ.306 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI,.370 OBP,.408 SLG THIRD BASEMAN R/R Wed.: 1-for-3, 2 BB, K, E Stand:.400 (8-20), 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, 3 BB Streak: 6 G (.435, 10-23, 3 2B, RBI, 4 BB, 3 R) Has hit safely in 6 straight at.435 (10-23) to raise avg. from.192 to.306, highest in April his 5 2B rank T5th in A.L season-high 3 hits 4/6 vs. TOR. Enters tonight with 3063 career hits, 23rd all-time and 18 away from Cap Anson at 3081 passed Craig Biggio (3060) w/ 1st hit Tues. vs. LAA with 2B in 2nd inning on 4/5 at OAK (career hit no. 3054), passed Rod Carew to become all-time leader for hits by a player born in Latin America. Ranks T36th all-time w/ 462 HR (also Canseco/Dunn) behind Miguel Cabrera (463) his 1644 RBI are 28th all-time (since 1920), next T. Perez (1652) 13th all-time w/ 618 2B (Pujols-621) T18th all-time w/ 1117 XBH (also T. Williams/J. Foxx), next is George Brett (1119) 18th all-time in TB w/ 5141 (C. Ripken-5168) 20th all-time in games (2827), next is Harold Baines (2830). Has started 13 G, 12 at 3B and 4/1 vs. HOU as DH is 0-for-9 w/ RISP. One of 3 players in MLB history to compile hits, 460+ HR, and 600+ doubles in a career, joining Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial. Has hit 145 HR as a third baseman with Texas, one shy of matching Dean Palmer (146) for most in club history while playing the position. Since 2012, his.345 ( ) avg. vs. HOU is 5th-highest by one player against an opponent in MLB (min. 300 PA s). 8 JUAN CENTENO.250 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI,.250 OBP,.250 SLG CATCHER L/R Wed.: DNP Stand: 1-4, RBI Streak: 2 G (3-8, RBI, R) Has not played last 5 days has hit safely in each of his last 2 GS and has 3 of the 8 hits by TEX catchers in 2018 team is 2-1 in his starts made Texas debut 3/31 vs. HOU (0-for-4) and has 3 starts overall named to an O.D. roster for the 1st time in his career. Spent last season in Houston organization, and was a member of the postseason roster for all 3 rounds in the Astros World Series title run. 61 ROBINSON CHIRINOS.128 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI,.205 OBP,.179 SLG CATCHER R/R Wed.: 0-for-3, HBP, 2 K Stand:.167 (3-18), 2B, 2 BB, HBP, R Streak: 0 G Is 3-for-last-10 after an 0-for-10 drought has hits in 2 of last 3 games at 3-for-11 to raise season avg. from.071 to.128 had 2 hits on 4/3 at OAK to end season-opening 0-for-17 drought ranks T4th in A.L. w/ 18 SO is 0-9 w/ RISP. Has started 11 G at catcher, going 0-for-7 in throwing out attempted base stealers. Made Opening Day roster for 5th straight year, 5th time in career, making 3 starts. 17 SHIN-SOO CHOO.264 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI,.339 OBP,.491 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Wed.: 1-for-4, BB, K Stand:.231 (6-26), HR, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, 4 R Streak: 1 G (1-4, BB) Hit in final PA on Wed. vs. LAA snapped 0-for-12 drought is 1-for-13 last 3 G after season-best 5-G hit streak batting.211 (8-38) over last 9 G to drop from.400 to.264, lowest in April has reached base via H/BB in 7 of last 8 and 11 of 13 G overall. Ranks among A.L. leaders in HR (T5th, 3) and XBH (T10th, 6). Has 11 starts as DH and 2 in RF has started 10 straight in leadoff slot in his 2 GS in RF: 5-for-9, 2B, BB, RBI, R. Homered in 3 straight, 4/4-6, matching longest HR streak of his career (others 6/29-7/1/15 and 4/4-6/13) season-high 3 hits, 3/30 vs. HOU. Has 24 G at Minute Maid with the Rangers (since 2014):.301/.371/.484/.855 (28-93), 4 HR, 10 RBI. 13 JOEY GALLO.193 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI,.233 OBP,.386 SLG INFIELDER -OUTFIELDER L/R Wed.: 0-for-4, K Stand:.208 (5-24), HR, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 BB, 3 R Streak: 0 G Is 0-for-8 last 2 G after 4-G hit streak, batting.152 (5-33) last 8 G to drop from.250 to.193 just 2 K s last 5 G after 12 K s in 1st 9 G. Team-high 4 hits w/ RISP multiple RBI in 3 of last 5, going 3-for-8 w/ RISP in that stretch. Ranks among A.L. leaders in RBI (T7th, 10) and HR (T5th, 3), both team highs (tied w/ Choo in HR). Has started all 14 G at 1B, no errors in 112 TC. Hit 50th career HR 4/3 at OAK in 204th MLB game, 11th-fewest games to reach 50 HR in MLB history and fastest in WSH/TEX franchise history. Has 24 career multi-hit games, but Mon. vs. LAA was just the 6th such game that didn t include at least one HR. 67 RONALD GUZMAN AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, OBP, SLG FIRST BASEMAN L/L Wed.: Stand: Streak: 0 G Recalled from Round Rock (AAA) today and is seeking his ML debut the 23-year-old would join Carlos Tocci and Isiah Kiner-Falefa as Rangers to make a ML debut in 2018 Tocci and Kiner-Falefa are also the only other rookies on the active roster. Began the year with the Express, batting.412 (7-17) with one RBI, 4 BB/4 SO in 5 G/GS at 1st base has hit safely and scored in all 5 G. Batted.125 (3-24) with 2 2B and 2 RBI in 14 games for Rangers this spring before he was optioned to Round Rock on 3/13. Rangers 2017 Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year was also last year s Round Rock MVP rated Rangers no. 6 prospect entering 2018 by Baseball America originally signed w/ TEX at age 16 on 7/2/11. 9 ISIAH KINER-FALEFA.000 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI,.000 OBP,.000 SLG INFIELDER/CATCHER R/R Wed.: No PA s as PR Stand: 0-1 Streak: 0 G Has appeared as sub in last 2 G after being recalled from Round Rock (AAA) Tues made ML debut Tues. vs. LAA as def. replacement at 2B and whiffed in lone PA to end the game. Was 3-for-15 with 3 BB in 5 starts at C (3), 2B (1), and SS (1) with the Express. Became the 5th native of Hawaii to appear with the Rangers (Charlie Hough, Brandon Villafuerte, Scott Feldman, Jerome Williams) Kiner-Falefa is the the 1st position player and 1st player drafted out of a Hawaiian High School by the Rangers to make his debut with the club. Added to the 40-man roster in November and batted.176 (3-17) with a 2B, 3B, and 3 RBI in 10 A games this spring. 30 NOMAR MAZARA.306 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI,.358 OBP,.388 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Wed.: 0-for-4 Stand:.238 (5-21), BB Streak: 0 G Has hit.238 (5-21) last 6 G to drop from.357 to.306, but batting.343 (12-35) last 10 G to rise from.214 ranks T4th in A.L. w/ 6 multi-hit games last 10 hits are all singles since 2B on 4/3 at OAK. Hit safely in all 4 G of club s lone road trip, 4/2-5 at OAK (.500, 7-14) and enters tonight with 4-G road hit streak to begin No RBI in career-long 11 straight is 3-for-15 w/ RISP, most AB w/ RISP on club has 12 starts in RF, one (4/2 at OAK) as DH tied for A.L. lead with 2 OF assists. Lone HR came 3/30 vs. HOU off Keuchel, 3rd career HR off a lefty (also 5/25/16 vs. LAA - Hector Santiago and 6/20/17 vs. TOR - Francisco Liriano). 19 JURICKSON PROFAR.167 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI,.355 OBP,.208 SLG INF / OF S/R Wed.: 2-for-5, RBI, SB Stand:.222 (4-18), 2B, 2 RBI, 5 BB, R, SB Streak: 1 G (2-5, RBI, SB) Last 5 G: 4-for-17 w/ 2 RBI, 5 BB, 2 SO BB in 4 straight from Sat.-Tues., longest streak by a Ranger in 18 his 7 BB rank 2nd on team. 2 BB on Mon. vs. LAA, 1st Texas reserve with multiple walks in a game since Carlos Peguero (2) on 4/12/15 vs. HOU Sat. vs. TOR (2-3, 2B, RBI, BB) was 1st multi-hit effort since 7/5/17 vs. BOS is 0-for-9 w/ 3 BB as RH batter. Has started 4 of last 5 G, appearing in 10 of last 14 overall has 10 G/6 GS, starts at 2B (3) and 3B (3) is 0-for-1 w/ a BB in 2 PA s as PH. 18 DREW ROBINSON.206 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI,.308 OBP,.324 SLG OUTFIELDER L/R Wed.: 0-for-3, BB, R, 2 K Stand:.158 (3-19), 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 R Streak: 0 G Has gone 1-for-15 last 5 G to drop from.316 to.206 has walks in 2 straight 5-G hit streak, 4/1-6. Has reached safely via H/BB in 8 of 10 starts lone HR on 4/1 vs. HOU was 1st hit of season T4th in A.L. w/ 18 SO, multiple K s in 3 straight. Has started 9 of team s last 11 G in CF after just 4 GS in CF in 2017 his OF assist 4/2 at OAK was his 2nd of his career in CF overall has 11 G/10 GS in 2018 in CF (9) and LF (1) played 2 innings at 3B Tues. vs. LAA, 2nd game there in RYAN RUA.150 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI,.186 OBP,.250 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Wed.: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, BB, R, K Stand:.200 (4-20), HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, SF Streak: 2 G (2-7, HR, RBI, BB, 2 R) Has hits in 4 of 5 at 4-for-17, but is still seeking 1st multi-hit game of the year both XBH (HR, 2B) have come in last 4 G. Has started 13 of 1st 14 G in LF, including 11 in a row since lone game missed on 3/31 vs. HOU. Made the Opening Day roster for 4th straight year (4th overall).

5 RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 AT HOUSTON PAGE 5 15 CARLOS TOCCI.111 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI,.200 OBP,.111 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Wed.: DNP Stand: 1-2, BB Streak: 1 G (1-2, BB) Had 1st BB and hit of ML career Sun. vs. TOR, ending career-opening 0-for-8 span singled in the 8th against Aaron Loup has K s in 5 of 10 PA s has 5 G/3 GS in CF went 0-for-4 in ML debut 3/31 vs. HOU. Is on a ML roster for the 1st time marks 3rd time in 4 years for a Rule 5 pick to make Rangers season-opening roster (Delino DeShields in 2015, Mike Hauschild in 2017) was selected in Rule 5 Draft by Chicago-AL from Philadelphia, then traded to Texas that morning. Joins Guzman and Kiner-Falefa as rookies on the active roster saw 1st action above A-ball in Had 8 stolen bases this spring, T2nd-most in MLB and tied w/ MIL s Keon Broxton for Cactus League lead. BATTERS VS. HOUSTON AND CAREER 2018 CAREER PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI Beltre Centeno Chirinos Choo Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Profar Robinson Rua Tocci PITCHERS VS. HOUSTON AND CAREER 2018 CAREER PLAYER W-L-S ERA G IP H ER W-L-S ERA G IP H ER Barnette Bush Chavez Claudio Colon Diekman Hamels Jepsen Kela Martin Minor Moore Perez HOME RUNS Player Total Solo 2-run 3-run GS LHP RHP Home Road GT GA Record Last Elvis Andrus /9 vs. LAA (Bedrosian) Adrián Beltré /21/17 at SEA (Altavilla) Juan Centeno /25/17 vs. DET (Verlander) Robinson Chirinos /10/17 vs. NYY (Montgomery) Shin-Soo Choo /6 vs. TOR (Estrada) Delino DeShields /26/17 vs. HOU (Keuchel) Joey Gallo /8 vs. TOR (Garcia) Nomar Mazara /30 vs. HOU (Keuchel) Rougned Odor /20/17 at SEA (Albers) Jurickson Profar /29/16 vs. KC (Vólquez) Drew Robinson /1/18 vs. HOU (Devenski) Ryan Rua /11/18 vs. LAA (Barria) Carlos Tocci NA TOTALS GRAND SLAMS (0): None MULTI-HOMER GAMES (0): None BACK-TO-BACK HOMERS (0): None LEADOFF HOMERS (0): None PINCH-HIT HOMERS (0): None WALKOFF HOMERS (0): None INSIDE THE PARK HOMERS (0): None HR BY PITCHERS (0): None DATE Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 March 7 March 9 March 13 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 26 March 27 March 29 March 31 April 2 April 3 April 5 April 6 April 10 April TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTION RHP Bartolo Colon signed to minor league contract. INF Darwin Barney signed to minor league contract. INF Trevor Plouffe signed to minor league contract. RHP Edinson Volquez signed to minor league contract. RHP Miguel Medrano traded to Cincinnati Reds in exchange for international slot compensation. RHP Jesse Chavez signed as free agent to one-year contract LHP Joe Palumbo placed on 60-day disabled list for recovery from left elbow surgery. Twenty pre-arbitration players agreed to terms on 2018 contracts: Clayton Blackburn, Matt Bush, Willie Calhoun, Delino DeShields, Joey Gallo, Ronald Guzman, Jonathan Hernandez, Ronald Herrera, Ariel Jurado, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Jose Leclerc, Brett Martin, Nomar Mazara, Yohander Mendez, Brett Nicholas, Drew Robinson, Ricky Rodriguez, Connor Sadzeck, Carlos Tocci, Jose Trevino. Three pre-arbitration players agreed to terms on 2018 contracts: Alex Claudio, Nick Gardewine, Joe Palumbo. RHP Domingo Pena traded to Kansas City Royals in exchange for international slot compensation. RHP Tim Lincecum signed as free agent to one-year contract C Brett Nicholas designated for assignment. LHP-OF Anthony Gose received back from Houston, given non-roster invitation to major league camp, and assigned outright to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Ariel Jurado and LHP Brett Martin optioned Frisco (AA) RHP Jonathan Hernandez optioned to Down East (A+) LHP Jeffrey Springs, INF Andy Ibanez, and OF Jose Cardona assigned to minor league camp. OF Willie Calhoun, INF Ronald Guzman, C/INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and RHP Connor Sadzeck optioned to Round Rock (AAA) C Jose Trevino optioned to Frisco (AA) INF Hanser Alberto, RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx, RHP Paolo Espino, RHP Reed Garrett, OF Scott Heineman, LHP David Hurlbut, INF Christian Lopes, RHP Adrian Sampson, and RHP Tayler Scott C Brett Nicholas assigned outright to Round Rock (AAA) and invited to major league camp. RHP Nick Gardewine optioned to Round Rock (AAA). LHP Jonathon Niese released. LHP Yohander Mendez optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Deolis Guerra reassigned to minor league camp. 1B Tommy Joseph received on waiver claim from Philadelphia RHP Clayton Blackburn placed on 60-day disabled list with right elbow strain 2B Darwin Barney and RHP Erik Goeddel released. INF Eliezer Álvarez received on waiver claim from Philadelphia C Curt Casali released. INF Eliezer Álvarez optioned to Frisco (AA). INF Trevor Plouffe released 1B Tommy Joseph optioned to Frisco (AA) RHP Bartolo Colon released. C Michael Ohlman traded to Boston in exchange for cash considerations. RHP Bartolo Colon and INF Trevor Plouffe re-signed to minor league contracts. RHP Steve Delabar, C Brett Nicholas, and OF Destin Hood assigned to Round Rock (AAA) RHPs Chi Chi Gonzalez, Shawn Tolleson, and Edinson Vólquez, and LHP Anthony Gose reassigned to minor league camp. RHP Kevin Jepsen contract selected from Round Rock (AAA) 1B Tommy Joseph designated for assignment RHP Tony Barnette placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with lower back strain RHP Tim Lincecum placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with blister on right middle finger LHP Martin Pérez placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, continuing recovery from right elbow surgery RHP Ricardo Rodríguez placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with right biceps tendinitis. OF Delino DeShields placed on 10-day disabled list with fractured hamate bone in left hand RHP Nick Gardewine recalled from Round Rock (AAA). RHP Bartolo Colon contract selected from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Nick Gardewine optioned to Round Rock RHP Ricardo Rodríguez transferred from the 10-day to the 60-day disabled list 1B Tommy Joseph assigned outright to Frisco (AA). C Cameron Rupp signed to minor league contract and assigned to Round Rock (AAA). LHP Martin Pérez reinstated from 10-day disabled list RHP Jose Leclerc optioned to Round Rock (AAA) RHP Tony Barnette assigned to Frisco (AA) on injury rehabilitation assignment. C Brett Nicholas traded to San Diego Padres in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. 2B Rougned Odor placed on 10-day disabled list with left hamstring strain...rhp Doug Fister placed on 10-day disabled list with right hip strain...rhp Tony Barnette activated from the disabled list...inf/c Isiah Kiner-Falefa recalled from Round Rock (AAA). SS Elvis Andrus placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to April 12, with right elbow fracture...1b Ronald Guzman recalled from Round Rock (AAA) DISABLED LIST Player Type Injury Placed (retro) Reinstated / Eligible Games Missed Record Tim Lincecum 10-day Blister on Right Middle Finger March 29 (March 26) April Delino DeShields 10-day Hamate Bone Fracture in Left Hand March 31 April Doug Fister 10-day Right Hip Strain April 10 April Rougned Odor 10-day Left Hamstring Strain April 10 April Elvis Andrus 10-day Right Elbow Fracture April 13 (April 12) April Joe Palumbo 60-day Recovery from Left Elbow Surgery February 23 May Clayton Blackburn 60-day Grade 1 UCL Strain in Right Elbow March 19 May Ronald Herrera 60-day Right Shoulder Inflammation March 21 May Ricardo Rodríguez 60-day Right Biceps Tendinitis March 29 (March 26) May 28 (transferred to 60- on 4/2)

6 PAGE 6 TEXAS TEAM BATTING Runs, Game...6, April 5 at OAK Runs, Inning...4, 3x, last April 7 vs. TOR (5th) Hits, Game...13, April 6 vs. TOR Hits, Inning...5, April 6 vs. TOR (7th) Fewest Hits, Game...4, 2x, April 4 at OAK; April 1 vs. HOU Doubles...4, April 8 vs. TOR Triples...NA Home Runs...2, April 1 vs. HOU Home Runs, Both Clubs...3, 3x, last April 8 vs. TOR (TOR-2, TEX-1) Extra Base Hits...5, April 8 vs. TOR Total Bases...19, April 6 vs. TOR Stolen Bases...2, April 2 at OAK Walks...6, 2x, last April 11 vs. LAA Strikeouts...13, March 31 vs. HOU Left on Base (9 innings)...11, 5x, last April 11 vs. LAA Left on Base (Extras)...NA TEXAS INDIVIDUAL BATTING Hits...3, 3x, last Andrus/Beltré, April 6 vs. TOR Runs...3, Andrus, March 31 vs. HOU Home Runs...1, 11x RBI...2, 6x, last Gallo, April 9 vs. TOR Total Bases...6, Choo, April 6 vs. TOR Doubles...1, 19x Triples...NA Extra-Base Hits...2, Choo, April 6 vs. TOR Stolen Bases...1, 4x Walks...2, 4x, last Beltre, April 11 vs. LAA Strikeouts...4, Chirinos, March 29 vs. HOU Hitting Streak...6, Andrus (April 4-10); Beltre (April 5-current) TEXAS TEAM PITCHING Strikeouts...13, 2x, April 3 at OAK; March 29 vs. HOU Walks...6, 2x, last April 6 vs. TOR Fewest Walks...2, 3x, last April 9 vs. LAA Runs Allowed, Game...11, April 10 vs. LAA Runs Allowed, Inning...4, 2x, last April 8 vs. TOR (1st) Hits Allowed, Game...18, April 10 vs. LAA Hits Allowed, Inning...4, 4x, last April 10 vs. LAA (4th) Home Runs...2, 5x, last April 10 vs. LAA Consecutive Scoreless Innings...7.0, April 3-4 TEXAS INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Innings, Starter...6.0, 2x, Minor, April 7 vs. TOR; Colon, April 2 at OAK Fewest Innings, Starter Pérez, April 10 vs. LAA Innings, Reliever...3.0, 2x, last Chavez/Colon, April 10 vs. LAA Strikeouts, Starter...11, Hamels, April 3 at OAK Strikeouts, Reliever...4, Colon, April 8 vs. TOR Runs Allowed...8, Pérez, April 10 vs. LAA Earned Runs Allowed...8, Pérez, April 10 vs. LAA Hits Allowed...10, Pérez, April 5 at OAK Home Runs Allowed...2, 4x, last Pérez, April 10 vs. LAA Pitches...98, Hamels, April 8 vs. TOR TEXAS TEAM MISCELLANEOUS Winning Streak...1, 4x Losing Streak...4, April 8-current Longest Game, Innings Longest Game, Time, 9 inn...3:28, April 9 vs. LAA Longest Game, Time, Xtra...N/A Shortest Game, Time...2:23, April 4 at OAK Largest Crowd, Home...47,253, March 29 vs. HOU Largest Crowd, Road...10,132, April 5 at OAK Winning Margin...4, 2x, last April 7 vs. TOR Losing Margin...10, April 10 vs. LAA (11-1) Largest Deficit in Win...NA Largest Deficit in 9th, Win...NA Largest Lead in Loss...1, April 1 vs. HOU Errors...2, 2x, last April 8 vs. TOR *-Club record #-Ties club record RANGERS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 AT HOUSTON RANGERS STATISTICS STARTS BY BATTING ORDER Andrus Beltré Centeno Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Odor Profar Robinson Rua Tocci STARTS BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Andrus Beltré Centeno Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Odor Profar Robinson Rua Tocci RUNS BY INNING Texas Opp RECORD BY MONTH March April May June July August Sept 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 (1-for-3) March 30 vs. HOU: Top 6th, Altuve fly ball ruled not caught (Gabe Morales) call stands (1:45). April 5 at OAK: Top 2nd, D. Robinson ruled out at 2B (Sam Holbrook) call confirmed (1:01). April 9 vs. LAA: Top 4th, R. Schimpf ruled safe at 1B (Todd Tichenor) call overturned (1:05). EJECTIONS (0) Game (Inn.) Player/Coach Umpire Multi-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games PLAYER 2H 3H 4H 5H Total 2BI 3BI 4BI 5BI+ Total Andrus Beltré Centeno Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Odor Profar Robinson Rua Tocci 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 Hamels April 8 vs. TOR 1-2 L / / Fister April 9 vs. LAA 1-2 L / / Moore April 11 vs. LAA 0-3 L / / Minor April 7 vs. TOR 1-1 W / / Colon April 2 at OAK / / Pérez April 10 vs. LAA 1-1 L / /