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Rangers' Josh Smith: Extends hit streak in loss
Josh H. Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Oakland.Smith was back in the lineup after getting a day off against a left-hander Wednesday. He cracked his 29th double and scored as part of the Texas Rangers' two-run third inning. The extra-base knock extended a hit streak to eight games, during which Smith is 10-for-32 (.313) with a home run, four RBI, two steals and six runs. The 26-year-old utility player is putting the finishing touches on what has been the best season of his three years at the major-league level.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Sitting against lefty
Josh H. Smith isn't in the Texas Rangers' lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland.With left-hander Brady Basso set to start on the bump for the A's, the lefty-hitting Smith will take a seat on the bench Wednesday. While he sits, Jonathan Ornelas will start at shortstop with Matt Duffy covering third base.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Homers in loss
Josh H. Smith went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners.Smith singled in the first inning and then tied the game with a two-run blast in the third. The long ball was his first since Aug. 5, but he has now hit safely in five straight contests. On the season, the 27-year-old is hitting .262 with 13 homers, 59 RBI, 64 runs scored and 10 steals across 564 plate appearances.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Picks up 10th steal
Josh H. Smith went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 13-8 win over the Blue Jays.Smith's steal was his 10th of the season. He's swiped two of those bags over 14 games in September while batting a poor .208 (11-for-53) for the month. Smith continues to see steady time at shortstop since Corey Seager (hip/sports hernia) was shut down for the year. Smith has a .260/.343/.396 slash line with 12 home runs, 57 RBI and 62 runs scored over 139 contests.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Logs two hits, run in win
Josh H. Smith started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.Smith made a sixth consecutive start at shortstop, and the Texas Rangers will now be without Corey Seager (hip, hernia) for the rest of the season. Smith should see the bulk of the time at shortstop to finish off what has been his best year in the majors. He's batting .264/.348/.403 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, nine steals and 61 runs scored over 136 games.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Swipes bag in win
Josh H. Smith went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Yankees.Smith has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 8-for-26 (.308) with three RBI in that span. He got a rare look at leadoff with Marcus Semien sitting out Wednesday, though Smith has regularly batted third versus right-handers lately. He should be in line for a strong-side platoon role at shortstop while Corey Seager (hip) is on the injured list. Smith is slashing .268/.354/.413 with 12 home runs, 54 RBI, 57 runs scored and nine steals over 129 contests this season.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Sitting against southpaw
Josh H. Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland.Smith will dodge a same-handed matchup with JP Sears on Friday, giving way to Robbie Grossman at DH.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Idle versus lefty
Josh H. Smith isn't in the Texas Rangers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.With southpaw Garrett Crochet slated to take the mound for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Smith will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench. His absence will allow Robbie Grossman to serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and bat third.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Heading to bench Sunday
Josh H. Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.Southpaw Matthew Boyd will draw the start for the Guardians, so the lefty-hitting Smith will hit the bench in favor of the right-handed-hitting Ezequiel Duran, who gets the nod at third base. Smith has endured a rough August thus far, slashing just .203/.247/.278 with four extra-base hits (one home run, three doubles) and one stolen base.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Taking seat Wednesday
Josh H. Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.Smith will get a day off while he's managed a .198/.258/.285 batting line since the All-Star break. The Texas Rangers will give Adolis Garcia a start in the designated-hitter spot, while Travis Jankowski will patrol right field.
Josh H. Smith
#8 3B / Texas Rangers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 172 lb Age: 27 College: LSU Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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