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Gomez sits, Rua starts today

With Carlos Gomez sitting due to a sprained ankle, Ryan Rua gets a start in the outfield today

By Adam J. Morris
MLB: New York Yankees at Texas Rangers Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Rangers look to take the series against the Yankees today, and with Carlos Gomez on the shelf due to an ankle sprain he suffered yesterday, the Rangers are putting Ryan Rua in the outfield against New York lefty Jordan Montgomery.

The lineup:

DeShields — CF

Choo — DH

Elvis — SS

Napoli — 1B

Mazara -- RF

Chirinos — C

Gallo — 3B

Odor -- 2B

Rua -- LF

A.J. Griffin starts for Texas.