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Rangers | Elvis Andrus sets career high

KFFL — Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus posted a career-high five hits Saturday, May 18, against the ...

May 18, 2013

Elvis Andrus has career-best five-hit game

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was slotted atop the team's lineup with Ian Kinsler out for a second-straight day, and he responded with a 5-for-5 performance that included a double, triple, three runs, two RBI and two stolen bases. Andrus bumped his batting average 20 points, giving him a .282/.328/.350 line with 12 stolen bases in 192 plate appearances. Despite the excellent outing, Andrus won't retain the lead-off spot in the lineup when Kinsler returns.

May 18, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Rangers 7, Tigers 2

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas -- Justin Grimm had a bounce-back start and Elvis Andrus was 5-for-5 with three runs scored as the Texas Rangers made it two out of three wins over the Detroit Tigers with a 7-2 victory on Saturday night. Grimm gets it done: Grimm gave up six runs in an inning in a start against the powerful Tigers last June in his second big league start. He was much better at damage control Saturday night against Detroit. Grimm gave up seven hits and had only one perfect inning, but he got big outs when he needed them as the Tigers were 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

Texas Rangers May 18, 2013

Andrus leads the way with 5 hits

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers have a leadoff hitter. Ian Kinsler. They also have a pretty good backup. Elvis Andrus. Subbing in the leadoff spot with Kinsler nursing bruised ribs, Andrus had a breakout night Saturday, going 5-for-5 and needing only a home run in his last at-bat in the bottom of the eighth for the cycle. Andrus scored three runs and stole two bases as the aggressive Rangers blitzed red hot Detroit starter Anibal Sanchez and the Tigers 7-2 on Saturday night.

Texas Rangers May 18, 2013

Rangers 7, Tigers 2 (F)

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Justin Grimm turned in his best start this month, Elvis Andrus set his career-high with five hits and the Texas Rangers went on to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Rangers Ballpark. The Rangers have...

Texas Rangers May 18, 2013

Lineups: Leury Garcia replaces Ian Kinsler

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — Ian Kinsler has been scratched from Friday's lineup because of bruised ribs. Leury Garcia will play second base in his place and bat second against the Tigers. Elvis Andrus is leading off for the Rangers. The lineups: RANGERS SS Elvis Andrus 2B Leury Garcia DH Lance Berkman 3B Adrian Beltre RF Nelson Cruz 1B Mitch Moreland C Geovany Soto LF David Murphy CF Leonys Martin TIGERS LF Andy Dirks RF Torii Hunter 3B Miguel Cabrera 1B Prince Field ...

Texas Rangers May 17, 2013

Tonight's Rangers-Tigers lineups

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Ian Kinsler was scratched from tonight's lineup with bruised ribs, and Leury Garcia is starting in his place. Garcia will bat second behind leadoff man Elvis Andrus. Nick Tepesch, meanwhile, is starting for the Rangers and is looking to win...

Texas Rangers May 17, 2013

Elvis Andrus steals two bases, goes hitless

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus stole second and third base after reaching base on an error in the fifth inning, giving him 10 steals this season. He was 0 for 4 but scored a run after stealing the bases. Andrus didn't reach double digits in steals last season until June 15, when he produced a career-low 21 stolen bases. He has hit .267/.313/.321 in 179 plate appearances this season.

May 16, 2013

Rangers | Elvis Andrus fine

KFFL — Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus (hamstring) said Tuesday, May 14, that he felt fine. His ...

May 15, 2013

Rangers among teams scouting unbeaten Japanese ace whose won 10 straight decisions

Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — Shortstop Elvis Andrus had two mental mistakes in the series-opening loss. With the hit-and-run play on in the first, Andrus failed to swing, and Ian Kinsler was trapped between first and second. Andrus, brushed back in the inning by right-hander … Continue reading →

Texas Rangers May 14, 2013

Elvis Andrus reaches base five times Sunday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus reached base five times Sunday against the Astros. Andrus collected three hits in the game, all singles. He also walked twice. Andrus came around to score twice, bringing his run scored total to 20. He's hitting .270/.315/.329 in 152 at-bats. 

May 13, 2013

Photos: Rangers 4, Astros 2

Houston Chronicle — Rangers 4, Astros 2 Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[12160101] == undefined) gallery_images[12160101] = new Array(); Rangers 4, Astros 2 Astros pitcher Alex Keuchel reacts after walking Elvis Andrus of the Rangers with the bases loaded. ; Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[12160101] == undefined) gallery_images[12160101] = new Array(); imgArray['caption'] = "Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws against the Rangers. "; Share this gallery: if(gall...

Houston Astros May 10, 2013

Elvis Andrus posts three-hit game in win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 3 for 5 with a run and his seventh stolen base of the season in his team's 4-1 win over the Brewers Wednesday night. It was Andrus' sixth straight game with at least one hit and his first three-hit game since April 2. Andrus has hit .266/.301/.331 in 149 plate appearances this season.

May 9, 2013

Closing Time: Lester blinks in pitchers’ duel as Red Sox get swept by Rangers

Full Count | WEEI — The Red Sox suffered their first series sweep of the season Sunday, enduring a 4-3 walkoff loss to the Rangers when former Sox Adrian Beltre delivered a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to score Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus. The Sox possessed a 3-1 lead in the sixth, with Jon Lester stifling the [...]

Boston Red Sox May 6, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Red Sox 3

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers produced a two-out rally in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 and sweep a three-game weekend series, leaving both teams with identical 20-11 records. How they did it: Shortstop Elvis Andrus started a two-out rally against Red Sox reliever Clayton Mortensen with a single to center field. Andrus moved up on a wild pitch, and after Mortensen fell behind Lance Berkman, Red Sox manager John Farrell elected to use the strange move of intentionally walking Berkman to get to Adrian Beltre.

Texas Rangers May 5, 2013

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Elvis Andrus Photos

  • Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus hits an RBI triple during the second inning of the baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-2 The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus hits an RBI triple during the second inning of the baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus hits a single during the eighth inning of the baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-2 The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus hits a single during the eighth inning of the baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Andrus has 5 hits in Texas' 7-2 win over Detroit The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, left, stands on third base with Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after Andrus' triple scored teammate Avisail Garcia, not shown, during the second inning of the baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus (1) slides into home scoring on a past pitch against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) during the first inning of the baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus (1) slides into home scoring on a past pitch against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) during the first inning of the baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, right, slides in stealing second base against Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta during the first inning of the baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, right, slides in stealing second base against Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta during the first inning of the baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz (17) is congratulated by Elvis Andrus, right, after homering against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Arlington, Texas The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz (17) is congratulated by Elvis Andrus, right, after homering against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
  • Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus swings on an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus swings on an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
  • Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, left, celebrates with Elvis Andrus after Beltre's winning RBI single scored Andrus in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-3 The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, left, celebrates with Elvis Andrus after Beltre's winning RBI single scored Andrus in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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