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Rangers using the “usual” lineup in opener against Minnesota

The Rangers kick off a three game series against the Twins with Martin Perez on the mound

By Adam J. Morris
MLB: Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Rangers start a three game series tonight at home against the Minnesota Twins, and Jeff Banister is rolling out what has become his usual lineup against righthanded starting pitchers.

The lineup:

Gomez -- CF

Choo — DH

Mazara — RF

Napoli — 1B

Odor -- 2B

Elvis -- SS

Gallo — 3B

Lucroy — C

Profar -- LF

Martin Perez is on the mound for Texas, going up against Phil Hughes for the Twins.