Texas Rangers (55-38) at Los Angeles Angels (40-52)

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1 Texas Rangers (55-38) at Los Angeles Angels (40-52) RHP A.J. Griffin (3-1, 3.81) vs. RHP Nick Tropeano (3-2, 3.12) Game #94 Road #50 (26-23) Mon., July 18, 2016 Angel Stadium of Anaheim 9:05 p.m. (CDT) FSSW / FM / 1540 AM RANGERS AT A GLANCE Overall Home Road Standing... 1st, +4.5 Road Trip One-Run Run HR No HR White w/ Blue w/ Red Gray Alt. Blue Blue Home Blue Road Alt. Red (all home) Holiday Throwback Last 5 Games Last 10 Games Come From Behind Wins Losses After Lead Score First Opp. Score First Columns below listed in a Home/Road/Total format vs. AL West /12-8/26-13 vs. AL Central /6-6/9-10 vs. AL East...9-4/4-7/13-11 Interleague /4-2/7-4 Series /7-6-2/ Series Openers /8-7/15-14 Series Finales /6-9/17-12 Rubber Games /1-2/8-3 Lead after /17-2/41-5 Lead after /19-3/45-5 Lead after /22-2/50-4 Trail after /5-17/9-27 Trail after /4-16/6-29 Trail after /3-17/3-29 Tied after /4-4/5-6 Tied after /3-4/4-4 Tied after /1-4/2-5 Decided 7th/later.. 6-6/8-9/14-15 Shutouts /1-1/1-3 Decided final AB /3-9/7-12 Walk-off games ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST Rank HR Player Cal Ripken Mike Piazza Billy Williams 426 Miguel Cabrera Adrian Beltre Darrell Evans Alfonso Soriano ALL-TIME RBI LIST Rank RBI Player Jeff Bagwell 1529 Tris Speaker Sam Crawford Adrian Beltre Jeff Kent Carlos Delgado Mickey Mantle WINS AND LOSSES: The Rangers won yesterday at Wrigley Field, 4-1, snapping a 4-game losing streak that matched the longest of the season (also 4/22-25) have dropped 7 of 8 and 10 of 12, going 4-11 since a 4-game win streak from 6/25-28, which was last time club won consecutive contests now 1-2 on this 9-game, 10-day trip to Chicago-NL (1-2), Los Angeles-AL (3 G) and Kansas City (3 G), with an off day on Thursday in K.C club is 4-9 (.308) in July, T2nd-lowest win pct. in ML this month (TB is 2-11,.154) the Rangers have still won 16 of 29, 18 of 32, 24 of 40, 30 of 48, and 40 of last 64 G Texas has the 2nd-best record in the A.L. at (.591), trailing only CLE (.593, 54-37), 5th-best record in majors Rangers A.L.-high 55 wins are T3rd in MLB (w/ CHC) to SF (57) and WAS (56) Texas was 1st ML team to reach 50 wins (77th game), fewest in A.L. since 2006 current record is 2nd-best 93-game start in club history, and could match best 94-game record with a win tonight (see charts) was season high 24 games over.500 on 6/28 (51-27), but currently sit at 17-over Texas was 20-8 in June, 5th time in club history with 20 wins in one month season-best 7-G win streak 6/14-20 since 5/1/15, Rangers (.581) record is 2nd-best in MLB to only Cubs (.601, ), and the 2 teams also rank 1-2 in wins in that span. TEXAS BEST 93-G RECORD W-L YEAR(S) , 2004, 2010 TEXAS BEST 94-G RECORD W-L YEAR(S) , 2004, , 2013 Rangers 54 wins at the break matched the club record prior to the All-Star game (54-41 in 2013), and.600 win pct. (54-36) at the break was 2nd-best all-time for Texas (.605, in 2012). IN THE LEAD: The Rangers lead the A.L. West by 4.5 games for a 3rd straight day, matching smallest advantage since 6/13 (+4.5 GA) Texas has lost 5.5 games in the standings over the last 19 days (10.0 to 4.5 GA) team s 5.5-game at the break was Rangers largest ever for the 1st half, previously a 5.0-G lead at break in 1999 current 4.5-game lead is the 2nd-smallest of any division leader (BAL has 2.0-G lead in A.L. East) club has had a season-high 10.0-game lead on 5 different days, just the 4th season in club history to have a lead of 10+ games (1999, 2010, 2011) the club has been in sole possession of 1st place for 45 straight and 49 of the last 50 days team has had at least a share of 1st place for 72 days, sole possession of 1st for 61 days. ON THE ROAD: The Rangers are scheduled to play 19 of 23 on the road from June 27-July 24, going 5-8 in 1st 13 road games in that span team has lost 6 of 8 and 8 of last 11 away games, but has still won 11 of 19 and 18 of 29 beginning 5/20 at (.531), Texas has the 3rd-best road winning percentage in the A.L., 8th in MLB current mark is T4th-best after 49 road games in team history. VS. LOS ANGELES-AL: This week s 3-game set marks clubs only meetings from June through August last played 5/23-25 and will not play again until 9/9-11 back here in Anaheim Texas is 6-4 vs. Halos in 16, winning both series in Arlington and splitting a 4-game set at the Big A from 4/7-10, team s 2nd series of the year Rangers have won 2 straight and 4 of 6, but are just in the series vs. the Halos since the start of 2014 Angels lead all-time series, , advantage of here at the Big A. GO WEST: This series marks 1st division games for Texas since 6/16 at OAK Rangers are (.667 vs. West in 16, winning 3 straight, 5 of 6, and 16 of 20 since 5/20 club s record vs. West is T3rd-best intradivision mark in MLB (Cubs are also vs. N.L. Central) the 2 teams with better division records: CLE (.700) vs. A.L. Central, and WAS (.682) vs. N.L. East Rangers have gone 12-8 on the road in division games this year, winning 3 straight, 5 of 6, and 8 of 10. COLE WINS AGAIN: Cole Hamels allowed just one unearned run in 8.0 innings yesterday to beat the Cubs it was just the 5th time this season for a Texas starter to last 8.0 IP, and it matched Hamels longest outing of the year (also 5/22 at HOU) Hamels is the 1st Ranger to reach 10 wins in 2016 he is 17-3 (.850) over 31 starts since the 7/31/15 trade to the Rangers, best win pct. in A.L. and 4th-best in MLB (min. 20 decisions) to Stephen Strasburg (.905, 19-2), Clayton Kershaw (.864, 19-3), and Jake Arrieta (.852, 23-4). Hamels ranks among A.L. leaders in ERA (5th, 3.00), wins (T6th, 10), and strikeouts (8th, 116). HAMELS AND WRIGLEY: Elias Sports Bureau notes that Hamels has 7.0+ IP while allowing one-or-zero runs in 5 straight starts at Wrigley Field Elias says that is longest streak of that sort by any visiting pitcher in Wrigley s 103-year history. MORE HAMELS: According to STATS LLC, Hamels 6 strikeouts to begin yesterday s game set a club record previous record was 5 straight by Nolan Ryan to open a start on 5/9/92 vs. MIL the only other Texas pitcher to record each of a game s 1st 6 outs via strikeout is Yu Darvish, twice: 4/19/13 vs. SEA and 8/1/13 vs. ARI (STATS LLC). MANY STRIKEOUTS: The Texas pitching staff, which has the fewest strikeouts in MLB (612), has posted double-digit strikeout totals in 2 straight to match longest such streak of the season (also 4/16-19 and 5/2-3) prior to Saturday/Sunday, Rangers had posted just one double-digit strikeout total in the previous 32 games from June 9-July 15. Staff had no BB yesterday for 5th time in 16, 1st G w/ double-digit K s (10) and no BB since 2 instances last year: 9/19/15 vs. SEA (Hamels start) and 8/30/15 vs. BAL (Holland) last road instance?: 4/2/13 at HOU (Darvish near-perfect game). STREAK ENDS: Yesterday s victory for Hamels ended the rotation s win drought at 14 games, 1st win by a Texas starter since Hamels last victory on 6/28 at NYY last win by a starter other than Hamels was 6/26 vs. BOS (Martin Perez). THE KING: Elvis Andrus has RBI in consecutive games and 6 of the last 7, RBI in 13 of 19 games since 6/24 has not gone consecutive games without an RBI since 6/21-22 vs. CIN his 18 RBI (in 19 G) since 6/24 are most among Rangers, 6 more than the next-closest players (12-Beltre/Odor). IAN DESMOND hit HR no. 16 in the 8th inn. yesterday, tying Rougned Odor for team lead it was his 8th HR in the 7th-orlater in 16, T5th-most in A.L in addition to sharing team HR lead, Desmond leads all Rangers in RBI (56), doubles (22), hits (114), and runs (66), among several other categories. SAM DYSON whiffed all 3 batters faced in recording the save yesterday (16 pitches), just the 2nd such save (3 BF/3 SO) by a Ranger since the start of last season, the other by Shawn Tolleson on 5/24/15 at NYY (13 pitches). GOOD TIMES: Yesterday s 2:17 game was the shorest by time for Texas in 2016, 2nd-shortest since the start of last season (2:15 on 5/13/15 vs. KC) it was the club s shortest 9-inning road game since 6/7/13 at TOR (2:09), shortest for a road victory since 7/15/11 at SEA (also 2:17). TEX has played 3 straight in <3 hours to begin 2nd half after ending 1st half w/ club-record 12 straight of 3+ hours. JUNE MINORS AWARD WINNERS: The Rangers have announced club s June minor league award winners: High Desert 3B Juremi Profar (Player), Frisco LHP Victor Payano (Pitcher), High Desert RHP Cody Palmquist (Reliever), and Frisco 2B/SS Alberto Triunfel (Defender) more info can be found in today s minor league report. BRYAN HOLADAY is scheduled to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment with Round Rock (AAA) on Tuesday. UPCOMING PROBABLES, TIMES & BROADCASTS Date Opponent Pitchers - Texas vs. Opponent Time (CDT) TV/Radio Tuesday, July 19 at Los Angeles-AL RHP Kyle Lohse (0-1, 10.80) vs. RHP Tim Lincecum (1-3, 6.85) 9:05 p.m. FSSW/105.3/1540 Wednesday, July 20 at Los Angeles-AL LHP Martin Perez (7-6, 4.05) vs. LHP Hector Santiago (7-4, 4.27) 9:05 p.m. FSSW/105.3/1540 * For radio broadcasts, most games are on The Fan All games are broadcast in Spanish on 1540 AM ESPN Deportes All FSSW telecasts can also be viewed on FSGO app.

2 PAGE 2 TONIGHT S STARTING PITCHER #64 A.J. Griffin, RHP (3-1, 3.81) TONIGHT: The 28-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his 11th start of the season in tonight s opener against the Angels here in Anaheim is 0-1, 3.38 (11 ER/18.1 IP) in 4 G/GS since return from the DL, allowing 2-or-fewer runs in 3 of the 4 outings took the loss in last start on 7/10 vs. MIN in Rangers 15-5 loss in the first half finale prior to the All-Star Break was on the disabled list from 5/8-6/24 with right shoulder stiffness..went 1-0, 3.48 (4 ER/10.1 IP) over 3 rehab starts with Double-A Frisco his injury-shortened outing on 5/7 at DET ended a streak of 33 straight starts with at least 5.0 IP, 3rd-longest active streak in the major at the time had the 9th-lowest ERA in the A.L. through 5 starts his career win percentage of.667 (24-12) is 5th-highest among active starters w/ 30+ decisions signed with Texas in December after having spent his entire pro career in the Oakland organization Rangers are 7-3 in his 10 starts will be working on extended 7-days rest. LAST START: Took the loss in Rangers 15-5 loss last Sun. vs. MIN (5.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R-ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 94 pitches/65 strikes) in the club s final game of the 1st half allowed season-high in hits (9), runs (6) and HR (2) allowed just 1 R through 4.0 IP before surrendering a GS-HR to Max Kepler in the 5th was Griffin s 3rd GS-HR allowed in his career was his 1st start of the season that he allowed more than 3 ER Rangers scored 3 or fewer runs in support for the 6th straight start. SHOW ME SOME SUPPORT: In his last 6 starts, has been supported by less than 3 runs in 5 of those starts for a run support average of 3.67 in his 1st 4 starts of the year, had a 9.0 run support average. EXTRA DAYS REST: Will be pitching on 7-days rest for the 2nd time this season (4/21 vs. HOU, 6.0 IP, 2 ER) is 1-0, 2.76 (5 ER/16.1 IP) in 3 G/GS on 5+ days rest with the exception of his 1st start of the season. VS. LOS ANGELES-AL: Is 3-2, 3.08 (13 ER/38.0 IP) in 6 career starts against the Halos, including a win in his 1st start of 2016 on 4/8 at LAA (6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R-ER, 2 BB, SO, 88 pitches/57 strikes) posted a quality start in his first MLB victory since 9/12/13 at MIN Halos were just 1-for-8 w/ RISP held Angels hitless the 3rd time through the lineup (0-for-8) was his 1st start since returning from Tommy John ligament surgery on 4/30/14 5 of his 6 starts against LAA have come at Angel Stadium, and is 3-2, 3.09 (11 ER/32.0 IP) his lone start away from Angel Stadium was on 9/24/13 as a member of the Athletics won his first 2 starts at this facility (9/12/12 & 4/11/13), allowing just 1 R/ER in 16.0 IP of work with 8 SO/1 BB.. ON THE ROAD: Is scheduled for his 7th road start of the year, and his 3rd in his last 4 outings has gone winless in his last 5 road starts since earning the victory in his 1st road outing of the season on 4/8 here in Anaheim club has scored 2 runs-or-fewer in each of his last 6 road starts is 12-7, 3.72 (68 ER/164.2 IP) in 29 career road starts, including 1-0, 3.45 (11 ER/28.2 IP) in 6 road starts has a 3.00 ERA (3 ER/9.0 IP) in his 2 road starts since returning from the D.L. 2016: Rangers are 8-2 in his starts has held opponents to a.234 average (46-197), including a.234 mark (11-47) with RISP is 2-1, 4.24 (11 ER/23.1 IP) in 4 starts in Arlington this season leadoff batter has reached in 14 of 53 frames opposition batting.158 (9-57) with 2 outs average by opponent PA in game:.232 (19-82) in first PA;.275 (22-80) in 2nd PA;.143 (5-35) in 3rd PA Brett Nicholas (1.42 ERA) caught 3 starts, Bryan Holaday (5.19) has caught 2, Bobby Wilson (10.80) has caught 1, while Robinson Chirinos (3.72) has caught 4 outings won the competition for the last spot in the rotation as a non-roster invitee this spring, recording 19 strikeouts and issuing just 2 walks in 18.0 innings of work in Cactus League was not on the Opening Day roster, but had his contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA) prior to his initial start is the 4th starter in club history to open his Rangers career with at least a 3-0 record while allowing 3-or-fewer runs in every start, joining Jackie Brown (7-0 in note he also pitched for Senators previously), Charlie Leibrandt (3-0 in 1993) and Lisalverto Bonilla (3-0 in 2014). INJURY: Left start on 5/7 at DET in the 3rd inning and was placed on the disabled list the following day with right shoulder stiffness made 3 starts on a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco, going 0-1, 3.48 opposing batters hit.279 (12-43) during the rehab assignment threw a bullpen session on June 6 in advance of 1st rehab start faced batters and threw 47 pitches in a 3-inning simulated game on 6/4 in Arlington. BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN: With victory on 4/8 at LAA, Griffin became the 1st ML pitcher to start 15 or more games, then not pitch in the majors for at least the next 2 full seasons, and then win one of his team s 1st 5 games in his 1st season back in the majors since CAL s Rudy May on 4/12/69 vs. MIN, according to STATS, Inc May had not pitched in the majors since 1965 the previous pitchers to accomplish the feat were the Cardinals Vinegar Bend Mizell in 1956 (missed 2 seasons), and the Dodgers Don Newcombe in 1954 (missed 2 seasons). RANGERS GAME NOTES MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 AT LOS ANGELES-AL GRIFFIN S MAJOR LEAGUE RECORD W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / GRIFFIN VS. LOS ANGELES-AL W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / GRIFFIN AT ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Innings: 8.0, April 26 vs. NYY Innings: 9.0, June 26, 2013 vs. CIN Hits: 9, July 10 vs. MIN Hits: 10, July 2, 2013 vs. CHC Runs: 6, July 10 vs. MIN Runs: 9, April 22, 2013 at BOS ER: 6, July 10 vs. MIN ER: 7, 2x, last July 2, 2013 vs. CHC SO s: 9, May 2 at TOR SO s: 9, 3x, last May 2, 2016 at TOR Walks: 4, April 13 at SEA Walks: 6, Aug. 11, 2013 at TOR HR: 2, July 10 vs. MIN HR: 3, 4x, last July 29, 2013 vs. TOR Pitches: 108, April 21 vs. HOU Pitches: 110, July 13, 2013 vs. BOS CG s: N/A CG s: 1, June 26, 2013 vs. CIN Low-Hit CG: N/A Low-Hit CG: 2, June 26, 2013 vs. CIN CG SHO s: N/A CG SHO s: 1, June 26, 2013 vs. CIN Win Streak: 3, April 8-April 26 Win Streak: 6, July 13-Sept. 12, & CAREER SPLITS 2016 CAREER W L ERA G/S IP ER W L ERA G/S IP ER Home / / Road / / Day / / Night / / AVG AB H HR BB SO AVG AB H HR BB SO vs. Left vs. Right TOTALS 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) Griffin vs. Los Angeles-AL PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Calhoun Choi Escobar Nava Pujols Simmons Soto Trout GRIFFIN S 2016 DAY-BY-DAY Tropeano vs. Texas PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Andrus Beltre Chirinos Choo Desmond Fielder Hoying Mazara Moreland Odor Rua Wilson Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 4/8 at LAA 7-3 W Leading /57 4/13 at SEA 2-4 (10) Trailing /62 4/21 vs. HOU 7-4 W Leading /71 4/26 vs. NYY 10-1 W Leading /64 April Totals /2 at TOR Tied /64 5/7 at DET Trailing /31 May Totals /25 vs. BOS Leading /53 6/30 at NYY Tied /52 June Totals /5 at BOS Tied /57 7/10 vs. MIN 5-15 L Trailing /65 July Totals Season Totals GRIFFIN S 2016 MINOR LEAGUE DAY-BY-DAY Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 6/9 at SA 0-4 L /27 6/14 vs. MID /19 at MID 4-5 (12) /51 Minors Totals LAST TWO YEARS/SURGERY: His only professional action over the past 2 seasons came over 4 games/starts for High-A Stockton and Triple-A Nashville in June 2015, going 0-1 with a 3.77 ERA (6 ER/14.1 IP) had Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow on 4/30/14 performed by Dr. Thomas Mehlhoff at the Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston opened last season with rehab work and attempted to return with an injury rehabilitation assignment, but was placed on the disabled list on 6/20/15 with a right shoulder strain that sidelined him for the remainder of the year. TOMORROW S SCHEDULED STARTER RHP KYLE LOHSE (0-1, in 1 game/start) The 37-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his 2nd start with the Rangers in Tuesday s middle game of this series in Anaheim had contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock and made his Texas debut on 7/9 vs. MIN, taking loss in Rangers 8-6 defeat (5.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R-ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 2 HR, 109 pitches/62 strikes) pitched through a right oblique strain for much of that start, and has undergone continual treatment for the injury since that initial outing threw a bullpen on Saturday in Chicago with minimal issues and was cleared to pitch tomorrow in his Twins outing, gave up 2 runs in the 2nd inning but took a 3-2 lead into the 4th, where he gave up 3 runs - including a 2-R HR to Eduardo Nunez his 5.0 IP still snapped a club-record 7 straight starts of less than 5.0 IP by the rotation has 12 career games/starts against the Angels, going 4-5, 6.28 (43 ER/61.2 IP), last outing w/ Brewers on 9/1/13 in Milwaukee (ND, 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R-ER) each of last 7 games against Halos have been home contests he is 1-2, 6.57 (9 ER/12.1 IP) in his 3 starts here at the Big A, winning last start at this park nearly 13 years ago on 8/28/03 (6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R-ER) of the players who appeared in that game, Lohse and then-halos RHP Francisco Rodriguez are the only ones still active went 3-5, 5.06 (33 ER/58.2 P) over 10 starts with Triple-A Round Rock after signing a minor league contract with the Rangers on May 14 compiled a 4.38 ERA (18 ER/37.0 IP) over his last 6 outings with the Express to drop his season ERA from 6.23 spent the last 3 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers last ML win: 7/1/15 at PHI.

3 RANGERS GAME NOTES MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 AT LOS ANGELES-AL 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 Holaday Nicholas Wilson Stolen bases against pitchers: 3-for-6 (3 SB, 3 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 7/15 at CHC /0 24/36 29/5 56/32 2/1 51 Matt Bush 7/16 at CHC /1 21/27 10/2 28/26 0/0 58 Alex Claudio 7/16 at CHC /0 9/16 14/6 45/14 0/0 47 Sam Dyson 7/17 at CHC (Sv, 19) /21 30/45 16/3 70/18 1/1 50 Keone Kela 7/16 at CHC /0 6/8 0/0 6/4 0/0 55 Cesar Ramos 7/10 vs. MIN /1 8/12 13/3 42/36 0/0 37 Shawn Tolleson 7/16 at CHC /15 20/34 13/1 60/31 1/3 Totals 33/42, 78.6% 175/272, 64.3% 141/36, 25.5% 441/276 5/6 TEAM PITCHING: Yesterday s one run was fewest allowed since 6/28 at NYY (1 R) 10+ SO in 2 straight, matching longest streak in 16, and yesterday was 1st time with 10+ K and no BB since 9/19/15 vs. SEA no ER last 11.0 IP, but staff has 7.32 ERA (83 ER/102.0 IP) in last 12 G to raise season figure from 3.96 to 4.38, 8th in A.L opponents batting.313 ( ) in that span to raise season mark from.256 to.264 Texas has a 5.95 ERA (127 ER/192.0 IP) over last 22 G beg. 6/21 to rise from 3.90, issuing 8+ runs 9 times in that 22-G span Texas has allowed 25 HR in last 15 G; 20 HR in July 72 BB during 4-11 span since 6/29 are most in MLB has fewest wild pitches (19 - none last 16 G) in MLB but are T3rd in A.L. in HBP (33) have fewest strikeouts in MLB at 612, but have induced MLB-high 99 GDP s staff s 4.09 ERA on road is 4th-best in A.L. STARTERS: Hamels win yesterday snapped rotation win drought at 14 G yesterday s 8.0 IP for Hamels was longest outing by a TEX starter since Colby Lewis CG 2-hitter on 6/16 at OAK despite no ER in 8.0 IP yesterday, the rotation has 8.17 ERA (49 ER/54.0 IP) in the last 12 G to raise ERA from 3.58 to 4.05, still 3rd-lowest in A.L opponents are batting.337 (83-246) in last 12 G rotation has a 4.86 ERA (139 ER/257.2 IP) in last 47 G beg. 5/25 to rise from 3.38 less than 6.0 IP in 11 of last 12 club-record 7 straight starts of less than 5.0 IP from 7/2-8, tied for longest span in MLB in last 20 years (also 2012 Rockies) have just 5 quality starts in last 25 G but club s 50 QS are 3rd-most in A.L. (TOR-59, CLE-52) rank among A.L. leaders in win pct. (3rd,.607, 34-22), opp. avg. (3rd,.256), opp. OPS (3rd,.736) rotation is 1-9 with 5 no decisions in last 15 G. RELIEVERS: Bullpen allowed one run in 7.0 IP in Cubs series 3.0+ IP in 13 of last 15, including 12 straight from 6/29-7/10, longest span since 6/25-7/7/08 (12) have 6.75 ERA (36 ER/48.0 IP) last 12 G to raise season mark from 4.68 to A.L.-high 4.95, 3rd-highest in MLB (CIN-5.53; COL-5.00) have allowed 10 HR in July, surpassing June HR total (8) have a 6.17 ERA (56 ER/81.2 IP/17 HR) last 22 G beg. 6/21 to rise from 4.58 Texas is tied for A.L. lead w/ 33 saves (also BAL) and A.L.-best 60 holds are 2nd in majors (SF-71) bullpen is 3-for-last-6 save tries after converting previous 16 opportunities are 33-for-42 overall in save chances rank among A.L. relief leaders in wins (2nd, 21) and opp. GDP (1st, 37) 2nd-most HR allowed in ML (49/CIN-66). 43 TONY BARNETTE 6-3-0, 2.36 vs. LHB: 22-for-69 (.319) vs. RHB: 17-for-85 (.200) Has retired 22 of 26 BF (1B, 2 BB, HBP) in 8.0 SHO IP over last 5 G has allowed just one unearned run over last 10 G/16.0 IP to drop season ERA from 3.81 to 2.36, lowest since 5/29 (2.11) and lowest of any Texas reliever his win 7/8 vs. MIN (2.2 IP, 0 R) was 1st relief win by Ranger of 2.2+ SHO IP when entering w/ team trailing and stranding multiple IR since R.A. Dickey, 9/25/04 vs. SEA the 2.2 IP were a career high. Has recorded 3+ outs in 8 of last 10 outings, including 2.0+ IP in 4 G has allowed runs in 8 of 36 G 42.0 relief innings are 2nd on staff, T10th in A.L. Ranks T3rd on staff w/ 6 wins, T2nd-most for most by any ML reliever (BAL s Mychal Givens-7) has allowed 5 of 29 IR (17.2%) to score, 6th-lowest pct. in the A.L has entered w/ bases loaded 5x has entered in 7th-or-later in 27 of 36 G earned his 1st ML win on 5/2 at TOR. 51 MATT BUSH 3-1-0, 2.39 vs. LHB: 7-for-33 (.212) vs. RHB: 12-for-64 (.188) Has worked 6.0 scoreless IP w/ 4 K last 5 outings to lower ERA from 3.10 to 2.39 opponents batting.140 (8-57) w/ 16 K last 17 G/16.1 IP beg. 6/5. Allowed 5 of 7 runs this season in a 3 G stretch, 6/24-29 (5 ER/2.2 IP) suffered 1st career loss and blown save 6/24 vs. BOS in 1st career save chance surrendered game-tying 2-R HR in 9th (Betts), 1st career HR allowed. Overall has allowed runs in 5 of 27 G had 5.2 scoreless IP over 1st 5 ML appearances and worked 7.2 scoreless innings over 9 G, 6/5-22 career-high 3 K s 6/9 vs. HOU had K s in each of 1st 5 ML outings, 1st Ranger reliever to do that since Yoshinori Tateyama (1st 5 in 2011). Pitched perfect 9th in ML debut 5/13 vs. TOR former no. 1 overall pick (Padres in 2004) made ML debut at age Contract purchased from Frisco (AA) 5/13 0-2, 2.65 ERA (5 ER/17.0 IP) in 12 relief app. w/ Frisco, 5-for-5 in saves, 1st reg. season action since ALEX CLAUDIO (L) 1-1-0, 3.63 vs. LHB: 6-for-25 (.240) vs. RHB: 19-for-64 (.297) Has appeared in 3 of last 5 G, with 4.1 IP and 1 R-0 ER in 3 outings since recalled on 7/8 for 4th stint w/ Texas (also 4/13-5/6, 5/8-6/2, 6/16-26) no ER allowed last 4 G/6.1 IP w/ TEX to drop season ERA from 5.06 to 3.63 has allowed baserunners in 13 of 16 G, and has permitted 6 of 14 IR to score. Career-high 4.1 IP (1 R-ER) on 5/10 vs. CWS for 2nd ML win longest relief win by a Ranger since Dustin Nippert, 9/14/10 vs. DET (also 4.1 IP). Has 6 G at Round Rock: 0-0, 0.55 ERA (1 ER/16.1 IP),.135 (7-52) opp. avg since most recent option after TEX game on 6/26, appeared 3 times: 10.2 IP, 1 R-ER on 7/2 vs. Iowa, in finish of 4/18 suspended game: 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R- ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 91 pitches/60 strikes. 47 SAM DYSON , 2.53 vs. LHB: 16-for-64 (.250) vs. RHB: 19-for-89 (.213) Yesterday s save at CHC (3 BF, 3 SO) was just 2nd such save by a Ranger since start of 15 (also Shawn Tolleson on 5/24/15 at NYY). Just 4 G/4.0 IP last 18 days has 4.0 scoreless innings in last 4 G since season-high 4 runs on 6/29 at NYY has allowed runs in just one of last 12 G (4 ER/11.0 IP), but opponents are batting.314 (11-35) with 3 BB in last 9 G has allowed runs in 8 of 45 G. Has converted 19 saves in 21 tries overall is T6th in A.L. in saves and his 17 saves since named closer on 5/18 are T3rd in the majors (NYM s Jeurys Familia and BAL s Zach Britton-19) 10 saves in June led ML, one shy of matching club record for a month. Issued 4 R/2 HR in 9th inning on 6/29 at NYY to snap streak of successful saves converted at 16 was 1st BS since 4/23 at CWS in 1st try of season. Is 9th in A.L. in relief innings (staff-high 42.2) his 45 appearances are 3rd in A.L tied for A.L. lead with 14 appearances in June also led majors w/ 17 appearances in May earned lone win 6/6 vs. HOU. Has 6 G vs. LAA in 2016 last 5 G vs. Halos: 5.0 SHO IP, retiring 11 straight and 15 of 16 BF in that span (lone baserunner at Mike Trout double). 50 KEONE KELA 1-0-0, 6.14 vs. LHB: 2-for-11 (.182) vs. RHB: 5-for-18 (.278) Reinstated from 60-day DL on Friday and pitched scoreless 7th on Sat. at CHC (3 SO/1 BB) in 1st outing w/ TEX since 4/19 vs. HOU has whiffed 15 of 34 BF in 2016, K s in all 8 outings. Had 4 rehab outings w/ Round Rock and Frisco: 4.0 SHO IP, whiffing 7 of 18 BF, opponents 2-for-16 w/ no BB and a HBP pitched 2 straight w/ Frisco on 7/9-10 vs. NW Arkansas, last on 7/10 (1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO, 16 pitches) placed on DL 4/21 (retro to 4/20) w/ right elbow impingement had surgery to remove bone spur on rt. elbow on 4/22 performed by Rangers Team Physician Dr. Keith Meister. Went 1-0, 7.11 (5 ER/6.1 IP) in 7 G w/ TEX before DL stint win on 4/16 vs. BAL (23rd b-day) was just 2nd relief bday win ever by a Ranger (also Wes Littleton, 9/2/07 at LAA). 55 CESAR RAMOS (L) 3-3-1, 6.04 vs. LHB: 14-for-50 (.280) vs. RHB: 46-for-138 (.333) Has allowed 5+ R in 2 of last 4 outings (12 ER/6.2 IP) to raise season ERA from 4.39 to season-high 6.04, opponents batting.367 (11-30) w/ 4 HR, 2 2B, 3B in that span is 2-1, 6.83 (21 ER/27.2 IP) in 12 overall relief appearances had worked at least 2.0 IP in 10 of those 12 G. Worked 3.0 IP 5/30 at CLE to earn Rangers 1st save of 3.0+ IP since Michael Kirkman on 4/21/13 vs. SEA (3.0 IP) was 2nd career ML save. Is 1-2, 4.95 (11 ER/20.0 IP) in 4 starts, incl. win on 5/21 at HOU last start was a loss on 6/13 at OAK had contract purchased and made Texas debut in start on 4/25 vs. NYY (6.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R-ER), taking loss in Rangers 3-1 defeat was 1st start since 5/17/14 at LAA while with TB. 37 SHAWN TOLLESON , 7.29 vs. LHB: 21-for-62 (.339) vs. RHB: 27-for-81 (.333) Last 3 outings: 8 R-ER in 3.2 IP, opponents 12-for-22, to rise from 5.76 to 7.29 on 7/7 vs. MIN, career highs in hits (7) and runs (tied-5) scoreless streak of 9 G/11.2 IP from 6/13-7/5 on MLB Family Medical Emergency List from 5/27-6/2. Matched season best with 3 K on 7/2 at MIN (also 6/13 at OAK) has allowed runs in 11 of 34 G. Removed from closer s role before game on 5/18 in Oakland after permitting walk-off grand slam to K. Davis on 5/17 at OAK converted 2 saves in 5 chances over 6 appearances from 5/3-17 has 4 blown saves, T5th in A.L., 11-for-15 in save tries.

4 PAGE 4 RANGERS GAME NOTES MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 AT LOS ANGELES-AL TEAM BATTING: Club batted.154 (14-91) in Cubs series to drop season figure from.267 to.264, 6th in A.L. and lowest since 6/22 (.264) Rangers have a.272 ( ) avg. in last 50 G beg. 5/22 to rise from HR last 7 G after 17-G homer streak, 6/19-7/6 (25 HR), 4th-longest streak in club history and 2nd-longest in ML in 2016 HR in 29 of the last 34 G (49 HR) and 8th in A.L. (112) have 3rd-fewest walks (245) in A.L ranks among A.L. leaders in sac flies (2nd, 32), runs (5th, 448), hits (5th, 836), HBP (4th, 38), steals (5th, 54) club is batting.325 (55-169) w/ RISP last 20 G to go from.281 to A.L.- high.291, 2nd in MLB (STL-.294) club s.248 road avg. is 11th in A.L. 1 ELVIS ANDRUS.290 AVG, 4 HR, 44 RBI,.343 OBP,.414 SLG SHORTSTOP R/R Sun.: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 K Trip:.182 (2-11), 2 RBI Streak: 2 G (2-7, 2 RBI) Set pre-break career highs in avg. (.294), HR (4), and RBI (42) in July:.326 (14-43), 4 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, team-leader in avg., 2B, RBI, and R this month. Has reached safely in 13 of 14 is batting.364 (12-33) last 10 G to rise from.281 to.290 has.324 (33-102) last 29 G to rise from.273 Has RBI in 2 straight and 6 of 7, has not gone 2 straight without an RBI since 6/21-22 vs. CIN his 18 RBI (in 19 G) since 6/24 are most among Rangers, 6 more than the next-closest players (12-Beltre/Odor) has 26 RBI last 37 G his 16 RBI in June were his 3rd most RBI ever in a month. Ranks among A.L. leaders in triples (T3rd, 5), avg. w/ RISP (3rd,.392), avg. vs. LHP (3rd,.378) is 5-for-last-6 w/ RISP,.588 (10-17) w/ RISP since 6/24. Marks 8th season of 10+ steals, tied for club record (also Ian Kinsler) has 86 starts at SS, 3rd in A.L. w/.983 (7 E/402 TC) fielding pct one error last 41 G, had 33-G errorless streak from 5/30-7/5. Has more R (76), H (163), and SB (44) vs. LAA than any other club, and.308 ( ) avg. is 2nd-highest vs. any A.L. opponent (CLE-.373). 29 ADRIAN BELTRE.274 AVG, 12 HR, 55 RBI,.331 OBP,.430 SLG THIRD BASEMAN R/R Sun.: 0-for-4, K, E Trip:.091 (1-11), BB Streak: 0 G Of last 11 hits, has 10 singles and a 2B, w/ last HR 6/29 at NYY hitting.213 (10-47) in July, but still batting.282 (29-103) in 26 G since his return from a 7-day absence from 6/9-15 w/ mild left hamstring strain last 40 G, batting.290 (45-155) with 5 HR/25 RBI/25 R to rise from.260 to RBI last 14 G. Ranks among A.L. leaders in RISP avg. (5th,.361) and PA per SO (9th, 8.6) season high 10-game hitting streak, 6/21-7/1. Is among all-time leaders in 2B (22nd, 575), XBH (29th, 1035), TB (30th, 4776), HR (50th, 425), RBI (51st, 1522) 1500th RBI on 5/28 vs. PIT 5/7 at DET was 28th career multi HR game has 4th-most HR ever by a regular 3B. Has started 86 G: 84 at 3B and 2 as DH 3 of his 5 errors have come in his last 7 G at 3rd base, but.980 (5 E/244 TC) fielding pct. is still best among A.L. 3B had 44-game errorless streak end 5/11 vs. CWS, 2nd-longest streak of his career (53 G in 2006) his 2567 career games at 3B are 2nd most all-time behind Brooks Robinson (2870) played 2500th career game at 3rd base 4/22 at CWS, just 8th infielder in ML history w/ 2500 at one position. His career totals vs. LAA are most against any opponent in several categories, including games (228), H (240), 2B (49), HR (36), RBI (141) 36 HR vs. LAA are T6th all-time (next is Ripken-38), 141 RBI rank 5th (next is Palmeiro-153). 61 ROBINSON CHIRINOS.203 AVG, 6 HR, 14 RBI,.273 OBP,.481 SLG CATCHER R/R Sun.: 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, SF Trip:.167 (1-6), 2B, 2 RBI Streak: 1 G (1-3, 2B, 2 RBI) Is 3-for-21 last 7 G but batting.259 (7-27) with 2 HR and 7 RBI in last 10 G to go from.173 to.203 of last 12 H, has 2 2B and 5 HR 3-R HR 7/5 at BOS was 1st career 9th inning blast with men on base all 6 HR in 2016 on the road is batting.185 (12-65) w/ 5 HR/12 RBI in 23 G/20 GS since return from DL on 6/9 had 2nd career 2 HR game, 6/15 at OAK was on DL 4/10-6/8 with right forearm fracture sustained on Garrett Richards HBP 4/9 at LAA. Club s Opening Day catcher, hit.267 (4-15) w/ HR and 2 RBI in 5 G/GS behind plate before his DL stint has started 24 games overall for Texas passed ball that allowed walkoff run to score in 9th inning on 6/30 at NYY was his 1st PB since 7/11/ SHIN-SOO CHOO.274 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI,.388 OBP,.496 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Sun.: DNP Trip: Streak: 3 G (.400, 4-10, RBI, 4 BB, 3 R) Has not started 3 straight due to continued lower back stiffness, and is day-to-day missed game 7/6 at BOS after leaving game on 7/5 w/ the back issue, but had started each of club s final 4 G before the All-Star break. Has reached safely via H/BB/HBP in 11 straight road games and 17 of 18 overall in 2016, has.921 OPS in away contests had 7 XBH (4 HR, 3 2B) and 8 RBI in 9 G on last road trip (6/27-7/6), team highs in XBH, HR, RBI for the trip has leadoff HR in 3 of last 6 road contests. Is hitting.319 (22-69) with 4 2B, 6 HR and 9 RBI in last 17 G to go from.213 to.274 is batting.287 (29-101) w/ 7 HR/16 RBI in 25 G/GS in RF since return from DL on 6/13 has reached safely in 28 of 31 G in Had 3 leadoff HR in span of 6 G from 6/30-7/5, and 4 leadoff HR rank T2nd in A.L has 20 career leadoff HR. Played one game w/ TEX from 4/9-6/12 due to a pair of disabled list stints: 4/9-5/19 (right calf strain) and 5/21-6/12 (left lateral hamstring strain). 20 IAN DESMOND.315 AVG, 16 HR, 56 RBI,.369 OBP,.519 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Sun.: 1-for-4, HR, RBI, R, K Trip:.091 (1-11), HR, RBI, BB, R Streak: 1 G (1-4, HR, RBI, R) Reached on FC (vs. Lester) in 1st and only career All-Star PA on Tues. in San Diego (backup CF) 2nd overall ASG pick (2012 for NL/DNP due to injury). HR yesterday at CHC snapped 0-for-11 drought, 1-for-11 in 2nd half to drop from.322 to.315, lowest since 6/21 (.313) but still 6th in A.L is hitting.353 (71-201) over last 50 G since 5/22 to rise from.267 hitting.352 (37-105) after 6th inning, 4th-best in A.L., with 8 HR and 23 RBI. Leads ML with 5 go-ahead HR in 7th-or-later in 2016, tying highest single-season total by Ranger in club history (7th time, last Nelson Cruz in 2010). Is among A.L. leaders in multi-hit games (2nd, 37), hits (5th, 114), SB (T5th, 15), runs (T6th, 66), TB (T8th, 188), and OBP (9th,.369) 2nd in A.L. in avg. vs. LHP (.394) batting.345 (82-238) in 58 starts batting 2nd season-high 4 hits on 6/3 vs. SEA, most since 7/21/14 at COL (5) season best 10-game hitting streak, 6/18-28 has strikeouts in 16 of last 19 G and is T6th in A.L. w/ 96 K. Named Rangers player of month for both May and June has started 91 of team s 93 G in CF (team-high 64) and LF (27), 6 OF assists are T9th in A.L. Hitting.366 (15-41) vs. LAA in 16 w/ 9 R in 10 G, including current 7-G hit streak vs. Halos at.467 (14-30) w/ 3 2B, 4 RBI, 6 R. 84 PRINCE FIELDER.214 AVG, 8 HR, 44 RBI,.295 OBP,.339 SLG DH/1B L/R Sun.: 1-for-4, R, 2 K Trip:.143 (1-7), HBP, R Streak: 1 G (1-4, R) Is 8-for-46 (.174) last 13 G but batting.262 (22-84) last 24 G to rise from.197 to.214 HR 7/6 at BOS was career 319, tying father Cecil for 116th all-time. Has 1 HR/3 RBI last 13 G career-long 34-G HR drought from 4/20-5/28 among A.L. leaders in sac flies (5th, 5) has started 87 of 93 at DH (78) and 1B (9) did not play in 2 straight, 6/4-5, 1st time to miss consecutive games while active since 8/24-25/07 with MIL. Season-high 3 hits 6/11 at SEA 6/11 at SEA was 1st career 9th-inn. HR w/ 2 outs to tie game or give his club a lead. Career RBI #1000 on 4/29 vs. LAA on go-ahead single in the 6th one of 13 active players w/ 1000 RBI Prince (1028) and father, Cecil (1008), join Bobby and Barry Bonds as the only father-son combinations with 1,000 RBI in ML history. 36 JARED HOYING.250 AVG, 0 HR, 5 RBI,.323 OBP,.250 SLG OUTFIELDER L/R Sun.: DNP Trip: Streak: 0 G Allowed solo HR in pro mound debut 7/7 vs. MIN, pitching 9th inn 11th position player to pitch for TEX, 2nd in span of 6 games (Holaday 7/2 at MIN). Last game was 7/10 vs. MIN was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on 7/6 and is 2-for-5 w/ BB and 2 RBI in 4 G/no starts reached safely in all 3 PA on 7/6 at BOS in 1st ML action since 6/11 was 1st Texas reserve to reach base 3 times in a game since Carlos Peguero on 4/12/15 vs. HOU. Was also with the Rangers, 5/23-6/12, hitting.217 (5-23) with 3 RBI in 11 G/6 GS in LF made his ML debut on 5/23 vs. LAA 1st ML hit on 5/28 vs. PIT 1st ML RBI and run on 5/31 at CLE in his native Ohio is in his sixth season in the Texas organization. Has batted.280 (68-243) with 9 HR and 43 RBI for Round Rock in 2016 led Express in hits and RBI, 2nd in runs (37) and SB (14) at time of promotion. 30 NOMAR MAZARA.277 AVG, 11 HR, 36 RBI,.329 OBP,.411 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Sun.: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K Trip:.111 (1-9), 2 BB Streak: 0 G Only career game at the Big A was ML debut on 4/10 (3-4, solo HR), tying club record for hits in a ML debut and 8th Ranger to HR in ML debut hits in all 7 career games vs. LAA:.414 (12-29), 3 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R last 2 G vs. Halos (5/24-25 in Arlington): 5-for-8, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R. Is 5-for-27 (.185) last 9 G and is hitting.198 (21-106) last 30 G to drop from.322 to season-low.277. Has one HR and 9 RBI in last 37 G, no HR last 23 G career-high 4 hits 6/6 vs. HOU has started 78 games (57 in RF; 21 in LF) turned 21 on 4/26, currently youngest position player in ML pair of 10-game hit streaks, (6/1-11 and 6/25-7/4) are longest by A.L. rookie in 16. T3rd in A.L. in SF (6) tops A.L. rookies in hits (87), TB (129), multi-hit games (23), runs (36), and BB (24), is 2nd in RBI (36) and 3rd in HR (11). Named A.L. Rookie of the Month for both April and May, 1st TEX rookie ever to win award twice and just 3rd A.L. rookie to win the award in April & May since it was introduced in 2001 (also TB s Rocco Baldelli and SEA s Ichiro Suzuki) team-high 7 HR in May were most for TEX rookie in a month since July 2008 (Chris Davis-8) in April, batted.324 w/ 2 HR/8 RBI over 18 G recalled from Round Rock (AAA) on 4/ MITCH MORELAND.230 AVG, 11 HR, 34 RBI,.296 OBP,.414 SLG FIRST BASEMAN L/L Sun.: No PA s as def. replacement Trip: 1-3, 2B Streak: 2 G (.333, 2-6, 2 2B) Has started 2 of team s last 11 G (also 5 G as reserve) scratched 7/3 at MIN due to tightness in his right calf is 7-for-34 in last 15 G and is batting.222 (10-45) in last 20 G has.289 (22-76) average in last 27 G to rise from.206 to.230 has one HR in last 22 G with 99 HR in ML career season-high 8 G hit streak, 6/8-16 recorded 9th career 2-HR game 6/10 at SEA Sat. at CHC was 20th career start in cleanup spot, career line in 4-hole:.296/.345/.531/.876. Has started 70 G at 1B (66) and DH (3) his.998 (1 E/623 TC) fielding pct. leads A.L. qualifiers, lone miscue on 5/27 vs. PIT, 34 errorless games since.

5 RANGERS GAME NOTES MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 AT LOS ANGELES-AL PAGE 5 12 ROUGNED ODOR.269 AVG, 16 HR, 46 RBI,.289 OBP,.477 SLG SECOND BASEMAN L/R Sun.: 0-for-4, K Trip:.083 (1-12) Streak: 0 G Is 0-for-last-11 since single in 1st PA of 2nd half Fri. at CHC batting.306 (15-49) last 12 G to rise from.263 to.269 batting.277 (44-159) with 9 HR/21 RBI in 39 G since return from 7-G MLB suspension on 6/4 had an RBI in career high 5 straight games, 6/25-29 triples in 2 straight 7/7-8. Has 9 HR beginning 6/6, T8th in A.L. in that span led club with 8 HR in June, T6th in A.L. and his most in a single month team-high 28 HR since the 2015 All-Star break, 5 more than Beltre (23). 2nd in A.L. w/ 7 bunt hits GW HR in 11th 6/11 at SEA 2nd career walkoff RBI 6/6 vs. HOU, when he became 1st TEX batter w/ 3 RBI PA s in a game, all to tie or give lead, since Cruz, 9/14/08 at OAK tied club record with 3 2B, 4/30 vs. LAA 1st career multi-hr game 6/15 at OAK. Has 81 starts at 2B and one start at DH tops ML 2B in errors (13), 6 in last 12 G. 19 JURICKSON PROFAR.326 AVG, 4 HR, 14 RBI,.365 OBP,.465 SLG INFIELDER S/R Sun.: DNP Trip: 1-2 Streak: 0 G Has started 7 of 10 G (6 at 1B, one at 3B), appearing in 10 of 11 in July:.290 (9-31), HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB batting.268 (19-71) last 25 G to go from.397 to.326. After pinch single Fri. at CHC, is 3-for-5 w/ 4 RBI in pinch PA s in 16 4 pinch RBI are 3rd in A.L 2nd-most pinch hits by Ranger since start of 15. Hit safely in 1st 13 G w/ PA after recall from Round Rock (AAA) 5/27 to match longest season-opening hit streak in club history (also Al Oliver, 1979) also hit safely in each of 1st 19 career starts in leadoff slot before an 0-for on 6/11 at SEA. 30 total starts at 2B (9), 1B (9), 3B (8), SS (2), and DH (2) has.400 (10-25) avg. w/ RISP. Multiple hits in 5 straight, 5/31-6/5 HR on 5/31 at CLE was 1st in ML since 9/26/13 vs. LAA 5/27 vs. PIT was 1st ML game since 9/27/13 vs. LAA. Began season w/ Round Rock, batting.284 (48-169) w/ 5 HR and 26 RBI in 41 games had.353 (12-34) avg. final 8 G w/ the Express. 16 RYAN RUA.269 AVG, 7 HR, 19 RBI,.351 OBP,.444 SLG OUTFIELDER/1B R/R Sun.: 1-for-3, BB, 2 R Trip:.222 (2-9), 2 BB, 3 R, SB Streak: 2 G (.400, 2-5, 2 BB, 3 R, SB) Team-high 4 times on base in 2nd half, as he is 2-for-5 w/ 2 BB/3 R/1 SB last 2 G has gone 7-for-41 (.171) last 19 G to go from.300 to.269 is hitting.281 (27-96) in last 38 G/28 GS since 5/22 has 4 HR in last 21 G with AB has 5 HR since beginning of June, all on the road. Has.333 average vs. LHP, but is 2-for-last-17 vs. lefties career-high 4 RBI 5/10 vs. CWS has hit cleanup 4x, all since 6/14, hits in 3 of those 4 G. Had 2 OF assists on 4/24 at CWS has 48 total starts at LF (37), 1B (7), RF (2), CF (1), and DH (1) start in CF 6/22 vs. CIN (1st CF start of career). 6 BOBBY WILSON.227 AVG, 3 HR, 21 RBI,.254 OBP,.313 SLG CATCHER R/R Sun.: DNP Trip: 0-3 Streak: 0 G Go-ahead SF in the 6th 7/8 vs. MIN is batting.129 (8-62) in last 22 G/19 GS to drop season avg. from.318 to.227 w/ TEX, has hit.235 (27-115) in 36 G/34 GS at catcher career-high 4 hits 5/25 vs. LAA T6th in A.L. in sac hits (4) has career-high 21 RBI. Was acquired by TEX from DET for LHP Chad Bell 5/3 originally drafted by LAA in 2002, spent 1st 10 years of pro career in Angels organization. Had 2 grand slams in 7-day span (5/8 at DET and 5/14 vs. TOR), 1st 2 slams of career 1st Ranger ever with slams for each of his 1st 2 HR in a season 1st Ranger with multiple slams in a season since Nelson Cruz in nd TEX catcher w/ multiple slams in a season (Ivan Rodriguez in 2001). Was 2-for-13 w/ 2 RBI in 5 G/4 GS at C for DET opened season at Toledo (1-3, 2 RBI in 1 G) before being purchased by Tigers on 4/12. Acquired by DET from Texas on 3/29 with RHP Myles Jaye for C Bryan Holaday HOME RUNS Player Total Solo 2-run 3-run GS LHP RHP Home Road GT GA Record Last Elvis Andrus /9 vs. MIN (Nolasco) Adrian Beltre /28 at NYY (Cessa) Robinson Chirinos /5 at BOS (Kimbrel) Shin-Soo Choo /5 at BOS (Price) Delino DeShields /8 at DET (Lowe) Ian Desmond /17 at CHC (Lackey) Prince Fielder /6 at BOS (Wright) Bryan Holaday /31 at CLE (Kluber) Nomar Mazara /19 at STL (Leake) Mitch Moreland /19 at STL (Leake) Rougned Odor /4 at BOS (Uehara) Jurickson Profar /10 vs. MIN (Ramirez) Ryan Rua /2 at MIN (Duffey) Drew Stubbs /14 vs. TOR (Floyd) Bobby Wilson /8 vs. HOU (Keuchel) TOTALS GRAND SLAMS (2): Wilson, 5/8 at DET and 5/14 vs. TOR MULTI-HOMER GAMES (4): Beltre, 5/7 at DET; Moreland, 6/10 at SEA; Chirinos, 6/15 at OAK; Odor, 6/15 at OAK BACK-TO-BACK HOMERS (3): Odor/Mazara, 5/7 at DET; Wilson/DeShields, 5/8 at DET; Mazara/Beltre, 5/17 at OAK WALKOFF HOMERS (1): Stubbs, 5/14 vs. TOR LEADOFF HOMERS (6): Odor: 5/3 at TOR, 5/7 at DET; Choo: 6/24 vs. BOS, 6/30 at NYY, 7/3 at MIN, 7/5 at BOS PINCH-HIT HOMERS (0): None INSIDE THE PARK HOMERS (0): None HR BY PITCHERS (0): None DATE June 14 June 17 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 29 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 15 July 16 RECENT TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTION RHP Nick Martinez recalled from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Tom Wilhelmsen optioned to Round Rock. RHP Tom Wilhelmsen declined outright assignment to Round Rock (AAA), becoming free agent. LHP Neal Cotts signed to minor league contract and assigned to Round Rock (AAA). INF Kyle Kubitza acquired from Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. LHP Derek Holland placed on 15-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation RHP Luke Jackson recalled from Round Rock (AAA). RHP A.J. Griffin reinstated from the 15-day disabled list RHP Colby Lewis placed on 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 22, with a strained right latissimus dorsi muscle. LHP Alex Claudio optioned to Round Rock (AAA) after game. RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez recalled from Round Rock (AAA). LHP Eric Surkamp received on a waiver claim from Oakland A s and optioned to Round Rock (AAA) OF Drew Stubbs transferred from 15 to 60-day disabled list. LHP Michael Roth contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Luke Jackson optioned to Frisco (AA) RHP Colby Lewis transferred from 15 to 60-day disabled list. RHP Yu Darvish sent to Frisco (AA) on injury rehabiliation assignment RHP Keone Kela sent to Round Rock (AAA) on injury rehabilitation assignment. RHP Jose Leclerc recalled from Round Rock (AAA) LHP Michael Roth designated for assignment OF Ryan Strausborger traded to Seattle Mariners for international slot compensation. OF Jared Hoying recalled from Round Rock (AAA) C Bryan Holaday placed on 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 5, with a bruised left thumb LHP Michael Roth cleared option waivers and was optioned to Round Rock. LHP Eric Surkmap placed on unconditional release waivers for the purpose of selling his contract rights to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization...RHP Keone Kela injury rehab assignment transferred from Round Rock (AAA) to Frisco (AA). LHP Alex Claudio recalled from Round Rock (AAA) RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez optioned to Round Rock RHP Nick Martinez optioned to Round Rock after game. RHP Kyle Lohse contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA). RHP Keone Kela reinstated from 60-day disabled list LHP Jake Diekman placed on 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 6, with left index finger laceration LHP Derek Holland transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. RHP Yu Darvish reinstated from 15-day disabled list RHP Jose Leclerc optioned to Round Rock (AAA) DISABLED LIST Player Type Injury Placed (retro) Reinstated / Eligible Games Missed Record Bryan Holaday 15-day Left thumb bruise July 6 (July 5) July Jake Diekman 15-day Left index finger laceration July 15 (July 6) July Tanner Scheppers 60-day Left knee surgery Feb. 29 June Josh Hamilton 60-day Left knee surgery April 3 (March 25) June 4 (transferred to 60 on 5/7) Drew Stubbs 60-day Left little toe sprain May 23 June 7 (transferred to 60 on 6/29) Colby Lewis 60-day Right latissimus dorsi strain June 25 (June 22) July 7 (transferred to 60 on 7/3) Derek Holland 60-day Left shoulder inflammation June 22 (June 21) Aug. 20 (transferred to 60 on 7/15) Luke Jackson 15-day Lower back stress reaction April 3 (March 25) April Chris Gimenez 15-day Lower left leg infection April 3 (March 27) May Shin-Soo Choo 15-day Right calf strain April 10 (April 9) May Yu Darvish 15-day Right elbow surgery April 3 (March 25) May Robinson Chirinos 60-day Right forearm fracture April 10 June Shin-Soo Choo 15-day Left lateral hamstring strain May 23 (May 21) June A.J. Griffin 15-day Right shoulder stiffness May 8 May Keone Kela 60-day Right elbow impingement April 21 (April 20) July Yu Darvish 15-day Right shoulder discomfort June 13 (June 9) July