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DeShields sits, Rua, Moreland start versus LHP

With Hector Santiago starting for the Angels, Mitch Moreland is starting, but Delino DeShields is sitting

By Adam J. Morris
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Rangers face off against the Los Angeles Angels today, with lefty Hector Santiago on the mound for the team from Anaheim.  The Rangers have Mitch Moreland starting at first base against Santiago, but also have Ryan Rua in the lineup, with Delino DeShields on the bench to start the game.

The lineup:

Odor -- 2B

Mazara -- RF

Beltre -- 3B

Prince -- DH

Desmond -- CF

Moreland -- 1B

Elvis -- SS

Rua -- LF

Holaday -- C

Colby Lewis is on the mound for Texas.