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Rangers Lineup vs Athletics: Big Change in Clean-Up Spot for Finale

Texas Rangers On SI·Matt Postins·about 1 month ago
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Now that the Texas Rangers are set to face another right-hander on Sunday, they reverted back to their usual lineup — with one significant exception.   Texas (14-13) will seek a series win over the Athletics (14-13) with Josh Jung in the clean-up spot, batting behind three left-handed hitters. It won’t be an easy matchup with Athletics starter T.J. Ginn. Ginn won’t be an easy pitcher to hit, regardless of which side of the plate one is hitting from. So far this season left-handers are slashing .175/.267/.475 and right-handers are slashing .216/.268/.324. While the batting average is better, left-handed batters are slugging considerably higher against Ginn . Hence, the left-handed slant to the lineup. Here’s the lineup and why some batters are in the lineup, aside from a southpaw being on the hill. Rangers Lineup vs.…

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