Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 1 for 2 with a double Wednesday after missing his team's last four games with flexor tendinitis in his right arm.
"I let it go. Yesterday, I think I was a little careful, but today I felt good with throwing to the bases and stuff," Andrus told MLB.com. "I didn't feel anything. I feel a lot stronger."
Andrus was initially expected to return Thursday or Friday but convinced manager Ron Washington to let him start Wednesday.