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Going for the sweep.

For the Orioles

Nate McLouth LF

Manny Machado 3B

Nick Markakis RF

Adam Jones CF

Chris Davis 1B

Matt Wieters C

J.J. Hardy SS

Danny Valencia DH

Brian Roberts 2B

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Rangers

Ian Kinsler 1B

Craig Gentry CF

Nelson Cruz DH

Adrian Beltre 3B

A.J. Pierzynski C

Mitch Moreland 1B

Elvis Andrus SS

Davis Murphy LF

Leonys Martin RF

Martin Perez LHP

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