Texas Rangers infielder Mark Mathias is starting Thursday in the team's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Mathias is getting the nod in left feild, batting fifth in the order versus Mariners starter Marco Gonzales.
In 81 plate appearances this season, Mathias has a .260 batting average with an .869 OPS, 6 home runs, 13 runs, 20 RBI and 3 stolen bases.
Source: Baseball Press