Gomez sits as Rangers look to salvage finale

The Texas Rangers attempt to avoid the sweep today, going up against the Oakland A's and rookie righthander Jharel Cotton.

The lineup:

DeShields — CF

Choo — RF

Elvis — SS

Beltre — DH

Mazara — LF

Gallo — 1B

Chirinos — C

Odor — 2B

Robinson — 3B

Martin Perez is on the mound for Texas.