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Choo scratched with calf strain, Rua starts

Jeff Banister was rolling with his usual lineup against the Angels tonight until Shin-Soo Choo was scratched with a strained calf

By Adam J. Morris
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Rangers face off against the Angels in game three of the four game set at Anaheim tonight, and Jeff Banister has his normal lineup going for Texas.  The lineup:

DeShields -- CF

Choo -- RF

Prince -- DH

Beltre -- 3B

Moreland -- 1B

Desmond -- LF

Odor -- 2B

Elvis -- SS

Chirinos -- C

Cole Hamels is on the mound for Texas, with Garret Richards pitching for Anaheim.

UPDATE -- Shin-Soo Choo has been scratched from the lineup due to a calf strain.  Rougned Odor is now in the #2 spot in the order, with Elvis moving up to #7 and Ryan Rua hitting 8th.