Neither the Rangers nor the Blue Jays have made any drastic changes to their lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS. Mitch Moreland gets the nod at first base this evening, while the only significant change the Blue Jays have made is this one:
Our statement regarding tonight’s gate opening times, TTC advisory, and our new alcohol management measures: pic.twitter.com/vkF0wbfpKN
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 9, 2016
In case you forgot, Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim was nearly struck by a beer can during the Jays-Orioles wild card game last week. Major League Baseball called for a ban on all canned beer in the seats earlier this week, and it appears the Blue Jays are ready to comply.
Lineups are below. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 PM EDT start.
RANGERS
1. Carlos Gomez (R) LF
2. Ian Desmond (R) CF
3. Carlos Beltran (S) DH
4. Adrian Beltre (R) 3B
5. Rougned Odor (L) 2B
6. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
7. Mitch Moreland (L) 1B
8. Elvis Andrus (R) SS
9. Nomar Mazara (L) RF
BLUE JAYS
1. Ezequiel Carrera (L) LF
2. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
3. Edwin Encarnacion (R) 1B
4. Jose Bautista (R) RF
5. Russell Martin (R) C
6. Troy Tulowitzki (R) SS
7. Michael Saunders (L) DH
8. Kevin Pillar (R) CF
9. Darwin Barney (R) 2B