ARLINGTON, Texas – The Rangers on Tuesday ran out the most frequent batting order they’ve used all year. Two surprising elements: The “usual” has been used a total of five times and it features utility infielder Mark Mathias, who wasn’t even in the organization until Aug. 2.
It didn’t add up to a win in a 4-2 loss to Houston – over the last six years it hasn’t really mattered what lineup they’ve tried against the Astros; nothing has worked – but it has brought more continuity to the offense.
It’s been an aim for interim manager Tony Beasley.
