Rangers' Josh H. Smith: Dropped to ninth against lefty
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Smith batted ninth and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.
Smith made his third straight start at third base. Unlike the previous two, when he batted leadoff against righties, Smith was dropped to ninth against a lefty. That Charlie Culberson didn't get the start, as was the case the last time Texas faced a southpaw, is a signal the Rangers are going to get Smith into the lineup in more than a platoon role. Since coming off the injured list June 21, the rookie is 4-for-22 (.182) with five walks and three runs.
