Mike Carp exits game with tight groin

Texas Ranger first baseman Mike Carp left today's game against the Houston Astros in the third inning with what Ranger p.r. guy John Blake says is tightness in his left groin:

Carp left the game with tightness in his left groin. Is listed as day to day.

— John Blake (@RangerBlake) August 10, 2014

With Alex Rios already sidelined with an ankle issue, the departure of Carp means that the Rangers are down to a two man bench -- Adam Rosales and Robinson Chirinos.

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