Houston Astros (55-31) at Texas Rangers (38-47)

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1 Houston Astros (55-31) at Texas Rangers (38-47) LHP Dallas Keuchel (4-8, 4.22) vs. RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (1-1, 3.57) Game #86 Home #46 (19-26) Tues., July 3, 2018 Globe Life Park in Arlington 7:05 p.m. (CDT) FSSW / FM / 1270 AM RANGERS AT A GLANCE Overall Home Road Standing... 5th, 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 Losses After Lead Score First Opp. Score First Columns below listed in a Home/Road/Total format vs. AL West /9-10/14-24 vs. AL Central /7-6/13-10 vs. AL East /3-3/7-9 Interleague /0-2/4-4 Series /4-6-3/ Series Openers...5-9/4-9/9-18 Series Finales...7-7/4-9/11-16 Rubber Games /1-4/5-5 Lead after /14-1/28-5 Lead after /16-1/30-3 Lead after /15-0/31-0 Trail after /3-17/6-35 Trail after /2-17/3-39 Trail after /1-20/2-42 Tied after /2-3/4-7 Tied after /1-3/5-5 Tied after /3-1/5-5 Decided 7th/later...6-7/8-6/14-13 Shutouts /1-2/1-2 Decided final AB...5-4/5-5/10-9 Walk-off games ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST Rank HR Player Stan Musial 475 Willie Stargell Carlos Delgado Chipper Jones Adrian Beltre Dave Winfield 465 Miguel Cabrera ALL-TIME HITS LIST Rank H Player Robin Yount Tony Gwynn Alex Rodriguez Dave Winfield Adrian Beltre Ichiro Suzuki Cap Anson WINS AND LOSSES: The Rangers lost last game on Sun. vs. White Sox, 10-5, and team has a 4-2 record on this 8-game, 10-day homestand vs. SD (2-1), CWS (2-0), and HOU (2 G) TEX has won 3 of 4, 4 of 6, and 11 of last 14 games, going (.556) since 5/22, 6th-best in A.L. in that span team has gone 4-3 since a season-best 7-G win streak from 6/16-23, team s longest run since going 7-0 from 8/27-9/3/16 the 7-G win streak followed a season-long 7-G losing skid (6/7-15), as Rangers became just 5th ML club since 2000 to win at least 7 in a row after dropping previous 7+ straight (last 2014 Red Sox). At (.447), Rangers rank 10th in A.L. in winning pct., although team s (.491) mark since start of May is 8thbest in the A.L the 38 wins are fewest for Texas after 85 games since 2014 (37-48). Texas has been under the.500 mark since a season best 1-1 on 3/30, but reached 8-under with Saturday s win for 1st time since 5/11 (16-24) Rangers were a season-high 17 games under.500 following loss on 6/15 vs. COL, just 4th season in TEX history to be 17+ under as early as 6/15 (last 2007, club-record 6/3), but team is 11-3 since that point. Texas has won a season-best 5 straight series, going last 12 series after going in 1st 15 have won 4 straight series openers team has won 3 straight series at home, in last 8 series in Arlington, only loss in that span 6/7-10 vs. HOU (0-4). IN THE STANDINGS: Texas is 16.5 GB of division-leading HOU for a 3rd straight day, gaining ground on 5 of last 14 days after no gains since 6/6 team was season-high 19.0 GB for 4 straight days from 6/15-18 club has lost 3.0 games in the standings since 6/7, this after the team had been between 11.5 and 13.5 GB for 19 straight days from 5/21-6/7 current deficit of 16.5 GB is 5th largest in the majors (BAL GB; KC-21.5 GB; CWS-17.5 GB; TOR-17.0 GB) club has been in 5th place in the A.L. West for the last 85 days and in either 4th or 5th place for 95 of the 96 days this season (T2nd following win on 3/30). AT HOME: Rangers have gone (.422) in Arlington this season, 4th-lowest home win pct. in A.L. and 7th-lowest in MLB team has won 3 of 4 and 6 of last 8 at home after a 5-G home losing skid, 2nd-longest home losing streak in 2018 (0-6, 4/8-21) Rangers went 8-6 at home in June and are 12-9 in last 21 G at home, this after opening year at 5-15 overall record is T3rd-slowest 45-G start at home in TEX history (17-28 in 15, in 14, in 73/ 01). VS. HOUSTON: The Rangers are 4-10 in the 2018 Silver Boot Series Presented by The Texas Lottery, losing 6 in a row, 2nd-longest slide ever vs. HOU (0-7, 5/13-8/9/14) Astros have captured 14 of the last 18 meetings beginning 8/31/17 and have secured coveted Silver Boot Trophy for 2nd straight year teams will wrap season series from 7/27-29 at HOU Texas had a advantage in all-time, the Rangers lead (.586), along with a edge in Arlington TEX has dropped 7 of 8 vs. HOU at home this season, losing 6 straight, 11 of 12, and 15 of last 18 at Globe Life Park. Texas batters have produced a.207/.277/.348/.625 slash line in 14 G vs. HOU in 2018, batting.169 (15-89) with RISP Rangers have been out-homered 12-3 in last 6 G vs. HOU. GOOD GLOVE: Rangers have gone a season-high 5 straight games without an error it is the club s longest errorless streak in over a year, since 8 G without a miscue from 6/9-17/17 Rangers have one error in the last 10 G beginning 6/20 - a Delino DeShields fielding error in CF - as the last error by a TEX infielder was charged to Isiah Kiner-Falefa at 3B on 6/19 at KC. Since the start of June, the Rangers rank 3rd in the A.L. with a.987 fielding pct. (12 E/957 TC), this after posting MLB s lowest fielding mark (.977) through the end of May. CHOO TO RECEIVE AWARD IN PRE-GAME CEREMONY: Shin-Soo Choo will receive his Rangers June Player of the Month Award in a pre-game ceremony tonight Choo has a current 42-G on-base streak that is the longest in MLB since a 46-G run from ATL s Freddie Freeman from 8/6-9/28/16, and longest in the A.L. since 43 G by MIN s Joe Mauer, 8/7-9/24/15 it is the 3rd-longest on-base streak in Rangers history (see chart on page 8). GUZMÁN ACTIVATED: 1B Ronald Guzmán has been activated off the 7-day concussion list today, and RHP Chris Martin has been optioned to Round Rock (AAA) Guzmán s last game was 6/25 vs. SD, when he exited in the 6th inning after taking a knee to the head while diving back into 3rd base on a pickoff attempt this was 1st date he was eligible to return. OFFENSE OF LATE: Despite a loss in club s last game on Sunday, batters still totaled 11 hits, the Rangers 4th consecutive game with a double-digit hit total, longest span since 8/30-9/4/16 (5 G) since 6/10, the Rangers are batting a MLB-best.280 ( ), with club s.804 OPS in that span ranking 2nd in A.L. and 4th in the majors to HOU (.822), CIN (higher.810), and LAD (lower.810) thru 6/9, Rangers.227 season BA was 2nd-lowest in MLB (ARI-.220) TEX has 11 of its 28 G of 10+ hits in 2018 since 6/10 (39.3%) Rangers current.238 BA is the team s highest since 4/9 (.239). TEX owns MLB s highest BA w/ RISP (.322) since 6/10 thru 6/9, Rangers has MLB s lowest BA w/ RISP at.201. THERE S A DOOR OPEN TO WALK THROUGH: The A.L.- high 311 walks (tied w/ NYY) for Texas batters rank T5th in MLB, already the highest pre All-Star break total for the Rangers since 2008 (361) the pre-break club record is 365 BB in of the Rangers 16 G with 6+ BB in 2018 have come since the start of June (including 6 BB on Sun. vs. CWS). WALKAWAYS: While batters have racked up walks this season, Sunday was the TEX pitching staff s 64th game with 3-or-fewer walks in 2018, 2nd-most in MLB (67-CLE) since 5/20, Rangers have issued 3rd-fewest BB (90) in MLB to only CLE (85) and SEA (87), averaging just 2.39 BB/9 in that span. TAG TEAM, BACK AGAIN: Rangers 2 scheduled starting pitchers in this series, Austin Bibens-Dirkx and Mike Minor, have combined to go 3-0 with a 0.73 ERA (2 ER/24.2 IP) over 4 total starts in past 2 turns through the rotation the duo has a composite.138/.207/.188/.394 slash line in those 4 G. ROUGIE CLICKING: Rougned Odor reached safely a career-high 5 times on Sun. vs. CWS, matching team season high (3rd time) and the 1st Arlington instance by a Ranger since Delino DeShields on 4/26/17 vs. MIN in his last 12 G since 6/16, Odor has produced a.326/.396/.565/.961 (15-46) slash line with 4 BB/12 SO to raise BA from.214 to season-high.241 has also gone 31 consecutive games without an error (beg. 5/24), one shy of matching longest single-season errorless streak of his career (32 G, 8/20-9/28/14). PÉREZ TO START FOR ROUND ROCK: LHP Martin Pérez, who has 13.0 SHO IP over 2 rehab starts for Hickory (A) and Frisco (AA), is slated to make his next start with Round Rock (AAA) on Thurs. at Oklahoma City (7:05 p.m. CT). DRAFT SIGNINGS: Rangers announced the signing of 5 additional 2018 draft picks today the list: SS Jax Biggers (8th round), LHP Grant Wolfram (18), RHP Wyatt Sparks (23), RHP Renton Poole (28), and 3B Shea Patterson (39 - signed 2019 contract) each of 1st 4 on this list have been assigned to AZL Rangers Texas has signed 32 of 40 draft picks, including each of top 14 and 18 of 1st 20. SHORTS: Manager Jeff Banister enters tonight with 299 career wins, 5th-most in Rangers history. UPCOMING PROBABLES, TIMES & BROADCASTS Date Opponent Pitchers - Texas vs. Opponent Time (CDT) TV/Radio Wednesday, July 4 vs. Houston LHP Mike Minor (6-4, 4.64) vs. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (9-3, 3.55) 6:05 FSSW/105.3/99.1 Thursday, July 5 at Detroit RHP Yovani Gallardo (2-0, 9.00) vs. LHP Matthew Boyd (4-6, 4.18) 6:10 FSSW/105.3/1270 Friday, July 6 at Detroit RHP Bartolo Colon (5-5, 4.76) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (3-0, 3.91) 6:10 FSSW/105.3/1270 Saturday, July 7 at Detroit LHP Cole Hamels (4-7, 4.05) vs. RHP Mike Fiers (3-5, 3.79) 3:10 FSSW/105.3/1270 Sunday, July 8 at Detroit RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx vs. RHP Michael Fulmer (3-7, 4.22) 12:10 FSSW/105.3/1270 * For radio broadcasts, most games are on The Fan All games are broadcast in Spanish on KFLC 1270 AM All FSSW telecasts can also be viewed on FSGO app.

2 PAGE 2 TONIGHT S STARTING PITCHER #56 Austin Bibens-Dirkx, RHP (1-1, 3.57) TONIGHT: The 33-year-old right-hander is slated to make his 5th start of the season tonight in the opener of this 2-game set against the Astros...will be working on extended 6 days rest after taking the no decision last Tues. vs. SD in Rangers 3-2 defeat over Padres (5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R-ER, 4 BB, 6 SO, 90 pitches/55 strikes)... was recalled from Round Rock (AAA) 6/19 for his 2nd stint with Texas in 2018 (also 5/24-29)...has pitched into the 7th in 2 of his 4 starts, both against Kansas City...tonight will be 11th career start...had no record and a 6.32 ERA (11 ER/15.2 IP) over 3 starts with the Express after he was optioned on 5/30...overall, has gone 2-3 with a 4.47 ERA (27 ER/54.1 IP) and 50 SO/15 BB in 11 starts at Round Rock...selected 2017 Rangers Rookie of the Year by the DFW BBWAA chapter after going 5-2, 4.67 in 24 G/6 GS for Texas in his 1st MLB action last year was re-signed over the offseason to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring camp, but was assigned to minors camp on 3/13 spent 12 seasons in the minor leagues before his ML debut last season...pitched in 318 minor league games before reaching the majors, in addition to 2 stints with independent league clubs in 2009 and 2016 the Oregon native was originally selected by Seattle in the 16th round of the 2006 June draft, and has pitched in the SEA, CHC, WAS, COL, TOR, and TEX organizations...rangers are 2-2 in his 4 starts. LAST START: Took a no decision in the Rangers 3-2 defeat last Tues. at Globe Life Park against SD (5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R-ER, 4 BB, 6 SO, 90 pitches/55 strikes)... exited the contest with a 2-0 lead thanks to solo home runs from Rougned Odor in the 2nd and Robinson Chirinos in the 4th...retired first 8 batters faced...did not factor into decision after the Friars scored 3 runs in the 8th. VS. HOUSTON: Making first career start against the Astros tonight...made two relief appearances last season (9/25, 9/27) against HOU...went 0-0, with a 2.45 ERA (1 ER/3.2 IP)...both appearances made at this facility...has a.214/.214/.286/.500 slash line against HOU over 14 batters faced. IN ARLINGTON: Tonight marks 3rd start of the season at Globe Life Park in Arlington...took the loss in his season debut on 5/24 vs. KC (6.1 IP, 6 R-4 ER)...in 14 games/5 starts in career in Arlington, Bibens-Dirkx is 2-2, 5.18 (23 ER/40.0 IP)... ERA at Globe Life Park (5.18) in more than 1 run higher than road figure (3.81). 2018: Robinson Chirinos has caught two starts (4 ER/11.1 IP)...Carlos Pérez (4 ER/4.2 IP), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1 ER/6.2 IP) have each caught one start... batters leading off an inning are 3-for-23 (.130) with one HR and one walk...opponents batting.188 (3-16) with RISP...opponent avg. by PA in game: 1st PA:.313 (10-32), 2nd time:.212 (7-33), 3rd time:.238 (5-21), 4th time: 2-for-2. WITH ROUND ROCK: Has spent balance of season with the Express, compiling a 2-3 record with a 4.47 ERA (27 ER/54.1 IP) in 11 G/GS, posting 15 BB/50 SO the 50 K s led the Express at the time of promotion has no record and a 6.32 ERA (11 ER/15.2 IP) over 3 starts with the Express since he was optioned on 5/30 last minors outing was 6/14 vs. Sacramento, a 6-5 Round Rock win in 10 innings (6.1 IP, 8 H, 4 R-ER, 2 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR, 113 pitches/69 strikes)...tossed 6.0-inning CG in 2-1 loss in 2nd game of doubleheader on 4/26 at Memphis. SPRING TRAINING: Compiled a 1.13 ERA (1 ER/8.0 IP) in 4 relief appearances for the Rangers this spring as a non-roster invitee to major league camp before he was assigned to minor league camp on 3/13 opponents batted.241 (7-29) with 2 BB/6 SO and no HR. AS STARTER: Has appeared exlusively as a starter for Round Rock and Texas in 18...went 2-1, 4.72 (18 ER/34.1 IP) over 6 starts w/ TEX in 2017, posting 2 quality starts to account for his 2 wins Texas lost each of his other 4 starts outdueled Max Scherzer for 1st career road win on 6/11 at WAS (7.0 IP, 1 R-ER), setting a Rangers rookie record (dating to 74) by retiring 19 straight at one point at the age of 32 years, 56 days, became the 2nd-oldest starting pitcher to ever beat NYY in his 1st year in the majors suffered 1st ML loss in start on 7/29 vs. BAL. AS RELIEVER: Has yet to appear in relief this season...was 3-1, 4.63 (18 ER/35.0 IP) in 18 relief app. in 17 had no save chances or holds allowed 9 of 20 (45.0%) inherited runners to score, and 1st batters hit.357 (5-14) with 2 BB, a HBP, and SF club was 4-14 in his relief outings in 7-day span from 5/20-26, threw 178 pitches in 10.1 IP/3 G in relief. 2017: Ranked among Rangers team leaders in wins (6th, 5), starts (8th, 6), innings (8th, 69.1), and games (T9th, 24) in his 1st major league season voted Rangers Rookie of the Year by the DFW BBWAA chapter, 1st pitcher to win the award since Martin Perez in 2013 became just the 2nd Texas pitcher in the last 12 seasons ( ) with at least 6 starts and 18 relief appearances in a season, joining Matt Harrison in 2010 (31 GR/6 GS) contract purchased from Round Rock on 5/7 and spent the duration of the campaign on the active roster. THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART: Made ML debut in relief on 5/17/17 vs. PHI after 318 games in the minors over 12 seasons was on active roster for 10 days before making debut, believed to be longest span on active roster before RANGERS GAME NOTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 HOUSTON BIBENS-DIRKX S CAREER RECORD W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / BIBENS-DIRKX VS. HOUSTON W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / BIBENS-DIRKX AT GLOBE LIFE PARK IN ARLINGTON W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER HR BB SO / Career / HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Innings: 6.2, June 20 at KC Innings: 7.0, 2x, last June 24, 2017 at NYY Hits: 9, May 29 at SEA Hits: 9, May 29, 2018 at SEA Runs: 6, May 24 vs. KC Runs: 6, May 24, 2018 vs. KC ER: 4, 2x, last May 29 at SEA ER: 5, June 19, 2017 vs. TOR SO s: 6, 2x, last June 26 vs. SD SO s: 6, 2x, last June 26, 2018 vs. SD Walks: 4, June 26 vs. SD Walks: 4, June 26, 2018 vs. SD HR: 1, May 29 at SEA HR: 3, June 30, 2017 at CWS Pitches: 109, May 24 vs. KC Pitches: 109, May 24, 2018 vs. KC CG s: - CG s: - Low-Hit CG: - Low-Hit CG: - CG SHO s: - CG SHO s: - Win Streak: 1, June 20 Win Streak: 3, June 6-24, & CAREER SPLITS 2018 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) Bibens-Dirkx vs. Houston PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Bregman Davis Fisher Gattis Gonzalez Kemp McCann White TOMORROW S SCHEDULED STARTER LHP MIKE MINOR (6-4, 4.64 ERA in 15 games/starts) Keuchel vs. Texas PLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI SO Andrus Beltré Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Kiner-Falefa Mazara Odor Profar Rua BIBENS-DIRKX S DAY-BY-DAY WITH TEXAS Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 5/24 vs. KC 2-8 L Trailing /68 5/29 at SEA Trailing /64 May Totals /20 at KC 3-2 W Leading /55 6/26 vs. SD Leading /55 June Totals Season Totals BIBENS-DIRKX S DAY-BY-DAY WITH ROUND ROCK Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game Pitches 4/8 vs. MEM 1-4 L Trailing /49 4/14 at CSP Trailing /51 4/19 vs. OKC 1-2 L Trailing /61 4/26 at MEM 1-2 L Trailing /44 5/2 at NO 4-2 W Leading /58 5/7 vs. IWA Leading /42 5/12 at IWA 4-2 W Leading /66 5/19 at NO Leading /30 6/3 vs. NAS Leading /57 6/9 at LV Leading /59 6/14 vs. SAC Trailing /69 Season Totals making ML debut with Rangers since Kevin Brown (25 days in Sept. 1986) for game on 5/31 vs. TB (age ), became oldest pitcher in Rangers history at the time of his 1st ML start, a mark previously held by Ross Wolf ( on 5/22/13 vs. OAK). The 30-year-old left-hander is scheduled to make his 16th start of the season in tomorrow s Independence Day series finale against the Astros is coming off a month of June in which he made quality starts in all 4 outings, going 2-0, 2.08 (6 ER/26.0 IP) in 4 G/GS with a.170/.213/.261/.474 opp. slash line among MLB pitchers w/ IP in June, Minor s opp. OPS (.474) and WHIP (0.77) figures were 2nd to only BOS Chris Sale (.422/0.76) Minor s 0.77 WHIP was lowest in a single month by a TEX pitcher (min. 90 BF) since Yu Darvish (0.74) in Sept ranked among A.L. June leaders (min IP) in opp. BA (4th) and ERA (8th) has won consecutive starts for 2nd time in 18, allowing one run in 13.0 IP in his last 2 starts, and opponents are 4-for-41 (.098) in those 2 G will pitch on extra 6 days rest after earning win in Rangers 5-2 victory on Wed. vs. SD (7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 SO, 85 pitches/54 strikes), his 1st scoreless start as a Ranger his game score (Bill James formula) was 80, matching the highest of his career (also w/ ATL on 5/25/13 at NYM) retired the 1st 19 Padres batters in order before a one-out single by Eric Hosmer in the 7th inning was 2nd-deepest perfect game effort by a Ranger in 18, as Bartolo Colon retired 1st 21 Astros on 4/15 at HOU no HR allowed in 3 straight starts after permitting HR in 7 consecutive starts has QS in 4 straight after 2 QS in 1st 11 games w/ TEX, longest QS streak since 6 in a row w/ ATL from 8/12-9/8/14 team-high 6 wins, and ranks 2nd on staff w/ 70 SO (Hamels-104) has faced HOU in 3 of team s 1st 4 series, going 0-1, 5.74 (10 ER/15.2 IP) in 3 GS in 18 posted QS in last outing vs. Astros on 6/9 in Arlington (6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R-ER) has faced Charlie Morton twice and Gerrit Cole once in 18 is 1-2, 5.06 (21 ER/37.1 IP) in 9 G/6 GS in career vs. HOU, including 0-2, 5.35 (20 ER/33.2 IP) in the 6 starts is 4-2 with a 3.44 ERA (21 ER/55.0 IP) in 9 GS at Globe Life Park in Arlington this season has allowed 3 runs or fewer in 7 of the 9 outings is in his 1st season as a starting pitcher since 2014 (w/ ATL) Minor is in his 1st season with the Rangers after signing a 3-year contract on 12/6/17 did not make ML appearance in following surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder on 5/13/15 Rangers are 8-7 in Minor s 15 starts.

3 RANGERS GAME NOTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 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 Pérez Trevino Kiner-Falefa Stolen bases against pitchers: 0-for-1 (0 SB, 1 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 6/29 vs. CWS /0 16/21 7/3 36/18 1/0 53 Jesse Chavez 6/30 vs. CWS /1 16/25 13/10 70/55 1/1 58 Alex Claudio (L) 7/1 vs. CWS /3 21/35 17/6 85/20 4/1 41 Jake Diekman (L) 6/30 vs. CWS /2 21/35 16/5 38/23 2/0 50 Keone Kela 6/27 vs. SD (Sv, /20 24/31 4/0 26/29 2/0 62 José Leclerc 6/30 vs. CWS /3 24/31 30/4 18/27 3/1 55 Matt Moore (L) 7/1 vs. CWS /0 4/5 0/0 9/6 0/0 Totals 24/32, 75.0% 179/262, 68.3% 125/41, 32.8% 389/260 17/3 TEAM PITCHING: The 10 R allowed on Sunday were most allowed since 6/17 vs. COL (12)...staff still has 3.36 ERA (40 ER/107.0 IP) last 12 G to drop season ERA from 4.92 to 4.70, 12th in A.L. has a 4.46 ERA (207 ER/417.2 IP) in last 47 G to drop from 4.99 among A.L. trailers in H (3rd-most, 797), R (3rd-most, 434), and HR (3rd-most, 110) opponents.269 BA also 3rd-highest MLB-high 45 HBP and 7 balks no HBP in 22 straight, 2nd-longest span in MLB in 2018, this after HBP in 34 of team s 1st 63 G in 2018 club s 2.87 BB/9 ranks 5th-best in A.L Rangers club-record streak of 22 G with 3-or-fewer BB from 5/20-6/12 was longest in MLB in last 8 seasons (MIN-23 G, 5/23-6/17/10) allowed HR in 13 straight, 5/31-6/15, T2nd-longest span in TEX history (14 G in 1996). STARTERS: Rotation has allowed 3-or-fewer R in 9 of last 12 G, posting 3.48 ERA (28 ER/72.1 IP) in that span to drop season ERA from 5.64 to 5.30, highest in majors (CWS-5.19) had 15.0-IP scoreless streak last Tues.-Fri...have 5.64 ERA (139 ER/221.2 IP) last 40 G to rise from 5.00 starters have 8 of team s last 9 wins beg. 6/18, this after one win in 20 G from 5/26-6/17 13 QS in June were most in any month in 18 (March-0, April-8, May-10) season-best 4 straight quality starts from 6/ QS are 2nd-fewest in A.L. lead MLB in H (526), R (298), and 2nd-most HR allowed (83) to CIN (84) permitted HR in club-record 13 straight, 5/31-6/15. RELIEVERS: Bullpen has saves in 7 of 9, 11 of 15, and 14 of team s last 20 wins beg. 5/22 3 holds Sat. vs. CWS were most since 4/27 at TOR (also 3) have allowed 9 R-ER in 15.2 IP last 5 G, but have 3.30 ERA (32 ER/87.1 IP) over last 26 G to lower season ERA from 3.91 to 3.72, 6th in A.L also have 2.99 ERA (55 ER/165.2 IP) over last 50 G since 5/6, 6th-lowest in MLB over that span have gone 24-for-33 in save chances and rank among A.L. leaders in save pct. (4th, 72.7), saves (T4th, 24), holds (T5th, 46), wins (T7th, 16). 43 TONY BARNETTE 2-0-0, 2.52 vs. LHB: 5-for-29 (.172) vs. RHB: 14-for-64 (.219) Opponents are 1-for-last-12 w/ a BB and 3 SO has allowed runs in just 2 of last 14 G (3 R-ER/16.2 IP) to go from 4.32 to 2.52, lowest since 5/7 (2.45) has a 2.21 ERA (6 R-5 ER/20.1 IP) in last 18 G has 11 K last 7 G/9.1 IP. Has 18 G since return from DL on 4/27: 22.1 IP, 19 H, 9 R-7 ER, 4 BB, 23 SO opponents batting.204 (19-93), 10 of 18 hits are XBH (8 2B, 2 HR). Has allowed runs in 5 of 21 overall appearances. Has been on the disabled list twice in 2018: Opening Day-4/10 (lower back strain) and 4/17-26 (inflammation in back of right shoulder). 53 JESSE CHAVEZ 3-1-1, 3.31 vs. LHB: 19-for-68 (.279) vs. RHB: 31-for-133 (.233) Has allowed 5 R-4 ER over 22.2 IP in last 10 G has posted a 1.87 ERA (7 ER/33.2 IP) in last 16 G to drop season ERA from 6.00 to 3.31 has allowed runs in 12 of 25 G recorded 3rd career save 6/22 at MIN, 1st since 4/18/15 at KC. One of 3 ML relievers w/ 4 scoreless app. of 8+ outs 3.0 SHO IP w/ 4 K s on 5/13 at HOU, 1st relief outing of 3.0+ IP by Texas w/ no baserunners allowed via H/BB/HBP since Alexi Ogando on 6/23/10 vs. PIT (3.0 IP, 2 SO) 5.0-IP stint 6/1 at LAA was longest for TEX since Anthony Bass, 4/10/15 vs. HOU. Has pitched at least 2.0 IP in 15 of 25 appearances 3rd in A.L. in relief innings (51.2) 12 of 20 R allowed have come on 9 HR. 58 ALEX CLAUDIO (L) 4-2-1, 4.91 vs. LHB: 11-for-53 (.208) vs. RHB: 43-for-100 (.430) Has allowed 8 R-ER over 7.1 IP in last 7 G to raise season ERA from 3.68 to 4.91 had 9.2 IP scoreless streak over 8 G from 5/18-6/3 ahead of current drought season-high 5 H allowed on 6/12 at LAD and matched season high in R allowed (4 - also 4/21 vs. SEA). T1st on staff w/ 35 G T2nd on staff w/ 9 holds has allowed runs in 11 of 35 games...lhb are 0-for-last-6...has not issued a walk to a LHB this season. Has 3 wins in last 11 appearances and 4 overall in 2018, T6th in A.L. among relievers lone save 4/14 at HOU (one-batter save)...1-for-3 in save tries. His 11 G in May: 4-1, 1.17 (2 ER/15.1 IP), 1 BB/7 SO finished T1st in MLB with 4 wins in May, most in relief. 41 JAKE DIEKMAN (L) 1-1-2, 3.81 vs. LHB: 11-for-34 (.324) vs. RHB: 15-for-74 (.203) Has allowed 4 R-ER over 2.0 IP in last 3 G to rise from 2.73 to 3.81, this after 9.1-inning scoreless streak opponents are 6-for-10 w/ 2 BB/1 SO last 3 G has 4 R-ER last 13 G/11.1 IP to lower ERA from 4.24 has a 3.12 ERA (9 ER/26.0 IP) last 29 G to drop from LHB are 5-for-last-17 w/ 2 BB. T1st on staff w/ 35 G T2nd on team w/ 9 holds has stranded last 7 IR has allowed runs in 8 of 35 G win 6/2 at LAA was 1st since 8/24/16 at CIN. Worked scoreless 10th inning 4/15 at HOU to earn 6th career save, 1st since 9/17/17 at LAA has worked less than an inning 14 times. Began last season on the disabled list following 1st of 3 surgeries to relieve his ulcerative colitis condition returned to pitch in 11 games for TEX in Sept. 50 KEONE KELA , 3.41 vs. LHB: 14-for-44 (.318) vs. RHB: 7-for-61 (.115) Has allowed 3 R-ER last 19 G/18.0 IP to drop season ERA from 6.55 to 3.41, lowest since 4/28 (3.00) opponents last 14 G:.114 BA (5-44), 5 BB/17 SO. Is 20-for-20 in save chances, 5th in A.L. in saves, and most saves in MLB without a blown save has converted 22 straight saves overall since last BS on 5/2/17 at HOU has saves in 6 straight, 9 of 10, 13 of 16, and 18 of last 24 G ranks among A.L. relief leaders in GF (T5th, 27) and L (T8th, 3). His 20 straight saves converted to open 18 is longest season-opening save streak in TEX history (19-Francisco Cordero, 4/7-6/10/04) Kela s 22 straight saves converted dating to 2017 is 3rd-best streak in club history (31-Joe Nathan, 4/15-9/12/12; 25-John Wetteland, 7/25/97-5/20/98). The 20 saves are most by a Ranger prior to AS break since Joe Nathan s club-record 30 saves in Has earned the win and/or finished 26 of TEX s 38 wins one of 3 MLB pitchers w/ 20+ SV and 3+ wins (also NYY s A. Chapman/OAK s B. Treinen). In 20 save opps.: 18.1 IP, 1 R-ER, 5 BB/26 SO in other 11 outings: 10.2 IP, 10 R-ER, 6 BB, 10 SO. Earned wins in extras on 4/14-15 at HOU youngest Ranger (turned 25 on 4/16) w/ multiple March/April saves in a season since Neftali Feliz in JOSÉ LECLERC 2-2-0, 2.43 vs. LHB: 5-for-31 (.161) vs. RHB: 9-for-67 (.134) Opponents are 0-for-14 w/ 7 K s last 5 G/4.2 IP has 3 R-ER last 6 G/5.0 IP to rise from 1.82 to 2.43 is 0-3 in save chances in 18. Ranks among A.L. relief leaders in inherited runners scored pct. (3rd, 13.3% - 4 of 30), opp. BA (3rd,.143) and opp. OPS (5th,.470) his SO/9 ranks best on club and 7th among A.L. relievers T2nd among Rangers w/ 9 holds. No HR allowed in 29.2 IP, 3rd-most IP in A.L. and 5th-most in MLB without allowing a HR in 18. Allowed season highs in H (4) and ER (3) in blown save 6/17 vs. COL LHB went 3-for-3 on 6/17 after opening year 2-for-21 also allowed 2 IR to score in that game after opening year by allowing just 1 of 1st 23 IR to score (4.3%), having stranded 20 straight IR before that outing. Recalled from Round Rock on 4/30 for 3rd stint w/ TEX (also Opening Day-4/4; 4/21-26) 4 G w/ Express in 18: 0-1, 1 SV, 7.71 ERA (4 ER/4.2 IP). 55 MATT MOORE (L) 1-5-0, 7.55 vs. LHB: 18-for-49 (.367) vs. RHB: 77-for-231 (.333) Has 4 relief app. since being moved to bullpen on 6/13: 8.1 IP, 5 R-ER, opponents 7-for-31 w/ 2 BB/7 SO. Has 5 total relief outings in 18: 9.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R-ER, 2 BB, 7 SO has 8 career relief outings: 0-0, 4.60 (8 ER/15.2 IP). Has 12 GS in 18: 1-5, 8.02 (49 ER/55.0 IP), WHIP in starts, opposition has batted.354/.419/.569/.988 lone win, 4/17 at TB in return to The Trop.

4 PAGE 4 RANGERS GAME NOTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 HOUSTON TEAM BATTING: Club is batting.316 (68-215) in 1st 6 G of this homestand, and.280 ( ) last 18 G to rise from.227 to.238, 12th in A.L. the.280 BA since 6/10 is highest in MLB had a pair of 7-R innings in CWS series (2nd inn. Fri./8th inn. last night) after none all season matched season high w/ 13 R on Sat. vs. CWS (also 6/17 vs. COL) lead MLB w/ 53 HBP and rank among A.L. leaders in BB (T1st, 311), 3B (4th, 15), R (6th, 388), OBP (5th,.323) team s 22 HBP in June matched club record for any month (also Aug and 2017) A.L.-high 799 SO are 2nd-most in MLB (SD-806) has 21 HR last 21 G after setting club record for 2-G series 6/5-6 vs. OAK (9 HR) batting.322 (56-174) w/ RISP last 18 G beg. 6/10, highest in MLB in that span entering 6/10, had lowest BA w/ RISP in MLB (.201). 1 ELVIS ANDRUS.265 AVG, 2 HR, 9 RBI,.345 OBP,.392 SLG SHORTSTOP R/R Sun.: 1-for-5 Stand:.276 (8-29), 2 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 3 R Streak: 6 G (.276, 8-29, 2 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 3 R) Has hit safely in 6 straight to match a season high (4/4-9)...has reached safely in 10 of 11 G/GS since return from DL, but is 10-for-50 (.200) in that span to drop from.327 to.265 TEX is 9-2 in his 11 starts since return for the season, still has equal BB (11) and SO (11) is 5-for-25 (.200) w/ RISP in 18. On DL 4/12-6/17 w/ olecranon fracture in right elbow, suffered on HBP 4/11 vs. LAA 1-for-24 on 7-G rehab assignment w/ Frisco and Round Rock. From Opening Day 2009 until DL stay, was inactive for just 3 of Rangers 1515 reg. & post-season games (5/17/16-suspended; 7/5 &7/7/17-paternity list). Before DL stint, reached safely in 13 of club s 1st 14 G, 26 times on base against just 2 SO no K s 1st 30 PA s to begin season scored all 3 TEX runs 3/31 vs. HOU, 4th time in club history for a player to score all of club s 3+ runs in a game. Has 25 G/GS, all at SS started in leadoff slot both 3/31 and 4/1 after one start there from (final game of 17 season). 29 ADRIÁN BELTRÉ.309 AVG, 4 HR, 26 RBI,.373 OBP,.440 SLG THIRD BASEMAN R/R Sun.: 0-for-1 as PH-3B Stand:.263 (5-19), 2B, RBI, 4 BB, HBP, 2 R Streak: 0 G Has reached in 17 of 38 PA in last 9 G after going 3-for-21 previous 5 G has batted.348 (23-66) last 16 G to raise season avg. from.288 to.311 batting.303 (27-89) w/ 3 HR, 14 RBI in 25 G/22 GS (12-DH, 10-3B) since return from DL batting.407 (11-27) w/ RISP since start of May overall in 18, has 51 starts at 3B (36) and DH (15) 3rd in A.L. w/ 6 sac flies. Is active leader w/ 3107 career hits, 21st all-time (next D. Winfield-3110), passing Ichiro Suzuki (3089) on 6/13 at LAD for most hits by non U.S. native 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. On DL from 5/14-30 after he reaggravated a left hamstring strain that initially put him on DL 4/25-5/7 from 4/25-5/30, played in 5 of team s 33 G. Ranks 34th all-time w/ 466 HR (next Chipper Jones-468) his 1668 RBI are 26th all-time (since 1920), next is G. Sheffield (1676) T12th all-time w/ 624 2B w/ H. Aaron 15th all-time w/ 2868 games (next is Brooks Robinson-2896) 16th all-time w/ 1128 XBH (next Tris Speaker-1134) 17th all-time in TB w/ 5205 (Winfield-5221) HR 6/18 at KC was no. 147 as a 3B with TEX, passing Dean Palmer (146) for most in club history while playing 3B. 61 ROBINSON CHIRINOS.213 AVG, 11 HR, 34 RBI,.325 OBP,.437 SLG CATCHER R/R Sun.: DNP Stand:.429 (6-14), 2 HR, 2 2B, 9 RBI, 2 HBP, 4 R Streak: 6 G (.429, 9-21, 3 HR, 3 2B, 12 RBI, BB, 2 HBP, 6 R) Has gone 9-for-21 w/ 6 XBH (3 HR, 3 2B) and 12 RBI last 6 G to rise from.188 to season-high.213 HR in 3 of last 5 G, 6-for-7 w/ RISP last 5 G has.255/.402/.468/.870 (24-94) slash w/ 17 BB in 32 G since 5/15 to rise from.175 is 2nd in A.L. w/ 11 HBP, has HBP in 5 of last 12 G. Has 22 XBH and 20 singles 88 SO overall are 10th-most in A.L had SO in 19 straight, 4/28-5/25 (35 total), 7th-longest span in club history. Has 5 HR since start of May after 6 HR thru end of April 5th multi-hr game, 4/28 at TOR HR on 34th b-day, 6/5 vs. OAK. One-game MLB suspension served 6/15 after 1st career ejection 6/13 at LAD. Has started 58 G at catcher, going 2-for-38 in throwing out attempted base stealers (Dee Gordon 4/21 vs. SEA; Kyle Seager 5/28 at SEA). 17 SHIN-SOO CHOO.283 AVG, 15 HR, 39 RBI,.393 OBP,.483 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Sun.: 0-for-4, BB, K Stand:.318 (7-22), HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 BB, R, HBP Streak: 0 G Selected Rangers Player of Month for June, 2nd time to win award (also Sept. 2015) in June:.347/.466/.621/1.087 (33-95), 6 HR, 8 2B, 15 RBI. Has reached safely in 42 straight at.325/.460/.569/1.029 (52-160) w/ 39 BB/43 SO to rise from.239 to.283 longest on-base streak in MLB in 18, longest streak of Choo s career, 3rd-longest in TEX history (list on front page) last longer streak in MLB: ATL s F. Freeman (46 G, 8/6-9/28/16). Had 12-G hit streak end w/0-for-4 on Sunday...owns 2 longest hit streaks by Rangers in 18 (12 G, 5/23-6/5) batting.333 (33-99) over last 25 G to rise from straight starts in leadoff spot, reaching safely to lead off game in 11 of 24 is 5-for-8 w/ RISP last 8 G. Ranks among A.L. leaders in BB (3rd, 54) and OBP (6th,.393), also team-high 49 R has MLB-high 39 BB in 38 G since 5/18. Current 15 HR are his most ever prior to AS break (prev. 13 HR in 2009, 2010, 2013) has HR in 9 of 31 and 10 of 38 G after 24-G HR drought, 4/20-5/17. 6/18 at KC was 2nd leadoff HR in 18 (other 6/8 vs. HOU), 25th career, 13th w/ Texas (2nd in club history to Kinsler-29) hit 4th career GS 5/18 at CWS HR in season-best 3 straight, 4/4-6, matching career best 3rd career walk-off HR 5/26 vs. KC - career HR no. 176, breaking tie w/ Japan s Hideki Matsui (175) for most HR by Asia-born player in MLB history. Has 81 starts at DH (53), RF (18), and LF (10) starts in LF in 10 of last 23 G after none since 8/20/14 at MIA. 3 DELINO DESHIELDS.230 AVG, 2 HR, 17 RBI,.331 OBP,.304 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Sun.: 0-for-2, 2 BB, RBI, K Stand:.250 (5-20), 4 RBI, 4 BB, 4 R, SB Streak: 0 G Has reached safely in 19 of last 22 G since 6/3 at.290/.419/.333/.752 (20-69) with 15 BB/10 SO batting.290 (20-69) last 17 G to rise from.202 to.230 career-high 4 R 6/17 vs. COL Rangers are 21-8 when DeShields scores a run. Ranks among A.L. leaders in SB (T3rd, 16), bunt hits (1st, 8), SH (1st, 8), INF H (T6th, 15), AB/GIDP (6th, 230) 6 SB last 20 G. 2 SH 6/22 at MIN, just 2nd Ranger w/ mutliple SH in a game since start of 2015 (also Andrus, 7/24/16 at KC). Career-high 4 BB 5/9 vs. DET, most by a Ranger since start of 09 had 18-G on-base streak, 4/23-5/12 career-high 10-G hit streak, 4/27-5/6. Has 62 GS, all in CF on DL 3/31-4/21 w/ fractured hamate bone in left hand suffered 3/30 vs. HOU. 13 JOEY GALLO.194 AVG, 20 HR, 46 RBI,.298 OBP,.456 SLG INFIELDER/OUTFIELDER L/R Sun.: 1-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI, IBB, R, 2 K Stand:.235 (4-17), 2 HR, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, 5 BB, 7 R Streak: 4 G (.308, 4-13, 2 HR, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 6 R) Has an extra-base hit in 4 straight, but is 5-for-39 over last 12 G to drop from.202 to.194, 5th-lowest qualifying avg. in A.L has batted.149 (11-74) in last 25 G to drop from.211 has still reached base in 23 of last 27 starts and 36 of last 106 PA (16 H, 20 BB, HBP) in last 28 G. HR in 2 straight Fri./Sat after 1 HR previous 17 G each of last 7 HR at home team-high 20 HR, T9th in A.L., 2nd straight 20+ HR season has 8 HR since 5/7 21 of last 30 hits have been XBH (12 HR, 3B, 8 2B) 5/5 vs. BOS was 5th career multi-hr game has 6 HR vs. LHP in 18, T2nd in MLB among LHB. T9th in A.L. w/ 39 BB hardest in A.L. to double up (no GIDP in 283 AB) 2nd in MLB w/ 118 SO 7th in A.L. in AB/HR (14.2). Has 77 GS at LF (45), 1B (29), DH (2), and CF(1-6/7 vs. HOU) 31 of last 40 starts in LF is 0-for-2 w/ 2 BB as PH. 67 RONALD GUZMÁN.227 AVG, 7 HR, 30 RBI,.311 OBP,.405 SLG FIRST BASEMAN L/L Sun.: DNP Stand: - Streak: 1 G (1-2, RBI, R, SF) Activated from 7-day concussion list today...left game on 6/25 vs. SD after taking a knee to the head while diving back into third base on a pickoff attempt...batting.300/.444/.350/.794 last 9 G/7 GS to rise from.218 to ranks among A.L. rookies in BB (T2nd, 20), RBI (3rd, 30), HR (T4th, 7). Ranks among team leaders in GW RBI (T3rd, 4) and GA RBI (T2nd, 9) 13 of his 30 RBI have been GA or GT. MLB debut and 1st hit, 4/13 at HOU (single off Devenski in 9th) on 4/14 at HOU, game-tying solo HR in 8th and GW RBI single in 10th. Recalled on 4/13 after batting.412 (7-17) with one RBI, 4 BB/4 SO in 5 G/GS at 1B for Round Rock (AAA) hit safely and scored in all 5 G. 9 ISIAH KINER-FALEFA.250 AVG, 2 HR, 23 RBI,.324 OBP,.352 SLG INFIELDER/CATCHER R/R Sun.: 1-for-5, RBI, SB, 2 K Stand:.222 (2-9), 2 RBI, SB Streak: 2 G (2-9, 2 RBI, SB) Became backup catcher on 6/18 and has 4 GS at C, 1st ML action as backstop threw out Hunter Dozier at 2nd on a steal attempt to end game 6/20 at KC (1st career CS), becoming 1st MLB player (since tracked in 1951) w/ game-ending CS in 1st-ever game played at catcher (Elias). Is batting.306 (11-36) with 2 BB over last 11 G/9 GS to rise from.239 to.250 ranks among A.L. rookie leaders in SB (T1st, 6), BB (T2nd, 20), R (T2nd, 30), 2B (3rd, 12), hits (4th, 54) 2nd among Rangers w/ 5 G of 4+ times on base (6-Choo). Has 57 GS at 3B (32), 2B (19), C (4), and SS (2) recalled from Round Rock (AAA) on 4/10, ML debut on 4/10 vs. LAA as sub 1st ML hit on 4/13 at HOU (G. Cole) and 1st HR on 4/14 at HOU (Morton) had 4-H G both 4/17 at TB and 5/1 at CLE career-high 3 RBI, 5/23 vs. NYY. Was 3-for-15 with 3 BB in 5 starts at C (3), 2B (1), and SS (1) with the Express 5th native of Hawaii to appear with the Rangers, 1st position player. 30 NOMAR MAZARA.282 AVG, 15 HR, 55 RBI,.341 OBP,.481 SLG OUTFIELDER L/L Sun.: 1-for-4 Stand:.391 (9-23), HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R Streak: 5 G (.391, 9-23, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R) Is 8-for-18 last 4 G and has hits in 12 of last 13 G at.389 (21-54) to rise from.260 to.282, highest since 5/18 (.283) has 28 RBI last 32 G and 53 RBI in last 64 G after 2 RBI in 1st 16 contests ranks among A.L. leaders in RBI (T8th, 55) and multi-hit games (T8th, 29) matched season high w/ 3 H Tues. vs. SD (4x) exited game Mon. vs. SD in 8th w/ left hamstring tightness, but was DH Tues. and DNP Wed. Has 10 XBH vs. LHP after 8 total in HR vs. LHP in 18 are T2nd-most in MLB (8-F. Freeman) by a LHB, 3 more than his total in 1st 2 ML seasons. In month of May, ranked among league leaders in HR (T3rd, 10) and XBH (T5th, 18) 1st career multi-hr game (2 HR) 5/9 vs. DET, including 1st career walk-off HR in 10th HR in career-high 4 straight, 5/1-4 had 5 RBI 5/3 vs. BOS, tied for most by a Ranger in 18. Has 79 starts overall in RF (67), DH (11), and LF (1-4/18 at TB) T7th in A.L. w/ 6 OF assists.

5 RANGERS GAME NOTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 HOUSTON PAGE 5 12 ROUGNED ODOR.241 AVG, 4 HR, 20 RBI,.316 OBP,.361 SLG SECOND BASEMAN L/R Sun.: 3-for-3, 2 BB, 2 R, RBI, SB Stand:.300 (9-23), 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB, HBP, 9 R, 3 SB Streak: 3 G (6-12, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 5 R, SB) Sunday vs. CWS was 1st time in career to reach base 5 times in a game...had season-high 3 hits and matched season high w/2 BB (2x). Is batting.305/.408/.492/.900 (18-59) over last 16 G to rise from.212 to.241, highest since Opening Day batting.287 (33-115) w/ 11 BB last 32 G/31 GS to rise from.171 has 3 HR last 10 G after 1 HR in 1st 45 G has 6 RBI in his last 26 G. Was on DL from 4/10-5/10 with left hamstring strain batted.176 (3-17) in 5-G rehab assignment w/ Frisco (AA) and Round Rock (AAA). Went 1-16 in 1st 5 G DNP 4/4 at OAK, ending consecutive games streak at 168 dating to start of 17 has 52 starts at 2B (50) and DH (2). 19 JURICKSON PROFAR.240 AVG, 8 HR, 44 RBI,.323 OBP,.434 SLG INFIELDER S/R Sun.: 1-for-5, R, 2 K Stand:.304 (7-23), 3 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, SB, 5 R Streak: 4 G (.353, 6-17, 3 2B, 3 RBI, BB, 4 R) Hits in 4 straight at 6-for-17 to rise from.233 to.240 batting.255/.343/.483/.826 (37-145) last 38 G to rise from.224 has 11 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 29 RBI in last 38 G...leads team in XBH (34), 2B (career-high 22), 3B (4-T4th in AL)...owns 2 of the 4 G of 4+ RBI by TEX batters in GW RBI are 5th in MLB ranks among A.L. leaders in HBP (T5th, 9), club-record 3 HBP both 6/9 vs. HOU and 6/23 at MIN team-high 12 GA RBI. Has 4 HR in 5 starts in cleanup spot 1st career multi-hr game and career-best 5 RBI, 6/6 vs. OAK has 5 HR in last 22 G after 3 HR in 1st 55 G, and 8 HR are a career high (prev. high was 6 in 2013) had run scored in 8 straight, 6/13-23, longest span by Ranger in Tied for ML lead w/4 3B in May produced 12 2B in May, 3rd-most in A.L., tying club record for a switch-hitter in any month. Has 77 G/73 GS, starts at SS (57), 3B (8), 2B (6), and 1B (2) has started at 1B twice in last 5 G has started 63 of team s last 65 G beg. 4/ RYAN RUA.192 AVG, 4 HR, 7 RBI,.229 OBP,.354 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Sun.: 3-for-5, 2B, R Stand:.385 (5-13), 2 HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R Streak: 2 G (4-8, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R) Season-high 3 H on Sun. vs. CWS and is 5-for-13 with 2B, 2 HR, and 2 RBI in last 4 G since recall...is 4-for-last-9 w/2 HR vs. LHP. Is 8-for-46 last 20 G w/tex...recalled last Tues. for 5th stint with Rangers this season (also Opening Day-4/15, 4/17-20, 4/25-5/30, 6/16-17). Has spent balance of season at Round Rock, batting.236/.325/.458/.784 (17-72) in 18 G with the Express. 15 CARLOS TOCCI.069 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI,.206 OBP,.069 SLG OUTFIELDER R/R Sun.: No PAs as DEF Stand: 0-1, RBI, BB, R Streak: 0 G Is 0-4 in 10 G/1 GS since return from DL 6/2 1st career RBI on bases loaded BB last night on DL 4/22-6/1 w/ bruised left hip is 2-28 in 21 G/9 GS in CF. Batted.260 (13-50) in 15 G on rehab assignment w/rr (AAA) and FRI (AA) ML debut on 3/31 vs. HOU 1st hit on 4/8 vs. TOR (1B). Was acquired from CWS after being selected from PHI in MLB Rule 5 Draft on 12/14/ 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 /23 at MIN (Magill) Robinson Chirinos /29 vs. CWS (Covey) Shin-Soo Choo /29 vs. CWS (Volstad) Delino DeShields /5 vs. BOS (Rodriguez) Joey Gallo /30 vs. CWS (Rodon) Ronald Guzmán /6 vs. OAK (Mengden) Isiah Kiner-Falefa /1 at CLE (Goody) Nomar Mazara /29 vs. CWS (Covey) Renato Nunez /29 at TOR (Happ) Rougned Odor /29 vs. CWS (Covey) Carlos Pérez /13 at HOU (Rondon) Jurickson Profar /17 vs. COL (Gray) Drew Robinson /1 vs. HOU (Devenski) Ryan Rua /30 vs. CWS (Rodon) Carlos Tocci NA TOTALS GRAND SLAMS (1): Choo, 5/18 at CWS MULTI-HOMER GAMES (4): Chirinos (2), 4/28 at TOR; Gallo (2), 5/5 vs. BOS; Mazara (2), 5/9 vs. DET; Profar (2), 6/6 vs. OAK BACK-TO-BACK HOMERS (3): Profar/Chirinos, 4/28 at TOR; Gallo/Kiner-Falefa, 5/1 at CLE; Profar/Gallo, 6/6 vs. OAK LEADOFF HOMERS (2): Choo 2x, 6/8 vs. HOU; 6/18 at KC PINCH-HIT HOMERS (0): None WALKOFF HOMERS (2): Mazara, 5/9 vs. DET; Choo, 5/26 vs. KC INSIDE THE PARK HOMERS (0): None HR BY PITCHERS (0): None DATE June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 21 June 22 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 28 June 30 July 3 RECENT TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTION RHP Matt Bush placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to 6/14, with right elbow strain RHP Chris Martin placed on 10-day disabled list, retroactive to 6/12, with right calf strain LHP Yohander Méndez recalled from Round Rock (AAA) LHP Brandon Mann recalled from Round Rock C Jose Trevino recalled from Frisco (AA) RHP Deck McGuire received from Toronto on waiver claim and optioned to Round Rock LHP Martin Pérez transferred from 10-day to 60-day disabled list C Robinson Chirinos placed on MLB suspended list. C Carlos Pérez placed on 10-day disabled list with right ankle sprain OF Ryan Rua recalled from Round Rock (AAA) C Robinson Chirinos reinstated from MLB suspended list SS Elvis Andrus injury rehabilitation assignment transferred from Frisco (AA) to Round Rock. RHP Yovani Gallardo contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA)...LHP Brandon Mann optioned to Round Rock...RHP Doug Fister transferred from 10-day to 60-day disabled list OF Ryan Rua optioned to Round Rock (AAA) after the game. SS Elvis Andrus activated from 60-day disabled list RHP Ricardo Rodríguez recalled from Round Rock (AAA) C Jose Trevino optioned to Frisco (AA) RHP Deck McGuire designated for assignment. RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx recalled from Round Rock (AAA) LHP Yohander Méndez optioned to Round Rock RHP Deck McGuire traded to Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. RHP Ricardo Rodríguez optioned to Round Rock (AAA). RHP Chris Martin activated from 10-day disabled list. LHP Joe Palumbo sent to AZL Rangers (R) on injury rehabilitation assignment. LHP Martin Pérez sent to Hickory (A) on injury rehabilitation assignment. 1B Ronald Guzmán placed on 7-day concussion list INF/OF Ryan Rua recalled from Round Rock (AAA). C Carlos Pérez sent to Frisco (AA) on injury rehabilitation assignment. LHP Martin Pérez injury rehabilitation assignment transferred from Hickory (A) to Frisco (AA). 1B Ronald Guzmán activated from 7-day concussion list RHP Chris Martin optioned to Round Rock (AAA) DISABLED LIST Player Type Injury Placed (retro) Reinstated / Eligible Games Missed Record Matt Bush 10-day Right Elbow Strain June 15 (June 14) June Carlos Pérez 10-day Right Ankle Sprain June 16 June 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 Martin Pérez 60-day Right Elbow Discomfort April 30 May 10 (transferred to 60 on 6/15) Doug Fister 60-day Right Knee Strain June 10 (June 9) June 19 (transferred to 60 on 6/17) Martin Pérez 10-day Recovery from Right Elbow Surgery March 29 (March 26) April Tony Barnette 10-day Lower Back Strain 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 Tony Barnette 10-day Right Shoulder Inflammation April 17 (April 15) April Adrián Beltré 10-day Left Hamstring Strain April 25 May Rougned Odor 10-day Left Hamstring Strain April 10 May Chris Martin 10-day Right Forearm Irritation May 2 (May 1) May Drew Robinson 10-day Left Hip Soreness May 7 (May 5) May Ricardo Rodríguez 60-day Right Biceps Tendinitis March 29 (March 26) May Matt Moore 10-day Right knee soreness May 19 May Adrián Beltré 10-day Left Hamstring Strain May 15 (May 14) May Carlos Tocci 10-day Bruised Left Hip April 22 June Tim Lincecum 60-day Blister on Right Middle Finger March 29 (March 26) June Elvis Andrus 60-day Right Elbow Fracture April 13 (April 12) June Chris Martin 10-day Right Calf Strain June 15 (June 12) June Ronald Guzmán 7-day Concussion List June 26 July

6 PAGE 6 TEXAS TEAM BATTING Runs, Game...13, 2x, last June 30 vs. CWS Runs, Inning...7, 2x, June 30 vs. CWS (8th); June 29 vs. CWS (2nd) Hits, Game...16, June 10 vs. HOU Hits, Inning...6, 3x, last June 30 vs. CWS Fewest Hits, Game...2, 2x, June 24 at MIN; May 20 at CWS Doubles...6, 2x, last June 27 vs. SD Triples...2, 2x, last June 16 vs. COL Home Runs...5, 2x, June 29 vs. CWS; June 5 vs. OAK Home Runs, Both Clubs...8, 2x, May 21 vs. NYY (TEX-3, NYY-5); May 2 at CLE (TEX-3, CLE-5) Extra Base Hits...8, May 1 at CLE (12 inn.) Total Bases...31, May 1 at CLE (12 inn.) Stolen Bases...3, 3x, June 6 vs. OAK; May 23 vs. NYY; April 23 vs. OAK Walks...10, June 9 vs. HOU Strikeouts...17, 2x, last May 5 vs. BOS Left on Base (9 innings)...17#, June 9 vs. HOU Left on Base (Extras)...11, June 13 at LAD TEXAS INDIVIDUAL BATTING Hits...4, 3x, last Guzman, May 29 at SEA Runs...4, 2x, DeShields, June 17 vs. COL; Choo, April 17 at TB Home Runs...2, 4x, last Profar, June 6 vs. OAK RBI...5, 2x, Profar, June 6 vs. OAK; Mazara, May 3 vs. BOS Total Bases...9, Profar, June 6 vs. OAK Doubles...2, 6x, last Andrus, June 27 vs. SD Triples...1, 14x, last Gallo, July 1 vs. CWS Extra-Base Hits...2, 22x, last Mazara, June 29 vs. CWS Stolen Bases...2, DeShields 4x, last June 17 vs. COL Walks...4, DeShields, May 9 vs. DET Strikeouts...4, 4x, last Gallo, June 17 vs. COL Hitting Streak...12, 2x by Choo, June 16-30; May 23-June 5 TEXAS TEAM PITCHING Strikeouts...14, May 9 vs. DET (10 inn.) Walks...7, April 23 vs. OAK Fewest Walks...0, June 3 at LAA; May 29 at SEA; May 20 at CWS; April 18 at TB Runs Allowed, Game...12, 3x, last June 17 vs. COL Runs Allowed, Inning...7, June 12 at LAD (4th) Hits Allowed, Game...18, April 10 vs. LAA Hits Allowed, Inning...7, 2x, June 15 vs. COL (2nd); June 12 at LAD (4th) Home Runs...5, 2x, May 21 vs. NYY; May 2 at CLE Consecutive Scoreless Innings , April TEXAS INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Innings, Starter...7.2, Colon, 2x: May 16 at SEA; April 15 at HOU Fewest Innings, Starter...3.0, 5x, last Méndez, June 15 vs. COL Innings, Reliever...5.0, Chavez, June 1 at LAA Strikeouts, Starter...11, Hamels, April 3 at OAK Strikeouts, Reliever...4, 6x, last Chavez, June 17 vs. COL Runs Allowed...10, Moore, May 2 at CLE Earned Runs Allowed...10, Moore, May 2 at CLE Hits Allowed...11, 2x, last Fister, May 23 vs. NYY Home Runs Allowed...4, Colon, 2x, May 21 vs. NYY; May 4 vs. BOS Pitches...109, Bibens-Dirkx, May 25 vs. KC TEXAS TEAM MISCELLANEOUS Winning Streak...7, June Losing Streak...7, June 7-15 Longest Game, Innings , May 1 at CLE Longest Game, Time, 9 inn...3:56, April 30 at CLE Longest Game, Time, Xtra...4:26, May 15 at SEA Shortest Game, Time...2:21, June 24 at MIN Largest Crowd, Home...47,233, March 29 vs. HOU Largest Crowd, Road...48,603, June 12 at LAD Winning Margin...9, June 30 vs. CWS (13-4) Losing Margin...10, April 10 vs. LAA (11-1) Largest Deficit in Win...5, 2x, May 23 vs. NYY (trailed 10-5 after 4 1/2 inn.); April 14 at HOU (trailed 5-0 in 4th) Largest Deficit in 9th, Win...3, June 17 vs. COL (trailed 12-9) Largest Lead in Loss...5, June 15 vs. COL (led 6-0 after 1st) Errors...3, June 13 at LAD *-Club record #-Ties club record RANGERS GAME NOTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 HOUSTON RANGERS STATISTICS 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 Núñez Odor Perez Profar Robinson Rua Tocci Trevino STARTS BY BATTING ORDER Alberto Andrus Beltré Centeno Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Núñez Odor Pérez Profar Robinson Rua Tocci Trevino Pitcher STARTS BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Alberto Andrus Beltré Centeno Chirinos Choo DeShields Gallo Guzman Kiner-Falefa Mazara Núñez Odor Pérez Profar Robinson Rua Tocci Trevino 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 EJECTIONS (4) Game (Inn.) Player/Coach Umpire 5/17 at CWS (8th) Jeff Banister Paul Nauert 6/10 vs. HOU Jeff Banister Sam Holbrook 6/13 at LAD Robinson Chirinos Sean Barber 6/30 vs. CWS Ryan Rua Joe West BUNT HITS (18) DeShields 8 Odor 5 Gallo 2 Chirinos 1 Choo 1 Robinson 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 July 1 vs. CWS 4-7 L / / Fister June 8 vs. HOU 1-7 L / / Moore June 10 vs. HOU 1-5 L / / Minor June 27 vs. SD 6-4 W / / Colon June 30 vs. CWS 5-5 W / / Pérez April 29 at TOR 2-3 L / / Jurado May 19 at CWS 0-1 L / / Bibens-Dirkx June 26 vs. SD 1-1 W / / Méndez June 15 vs. COL 0-1 L / / Gallardo June 29 vs. CWS 2-0 W / /