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DeShields is batting leadoff and starting in left field for Friday's game against the Royals.

Friday marks DeShields' first start since being recalled by the Rangers earlier in the week. He struggled mightily through the first month of the season with a .217/.294/.302 slash line over 30 games. His inability to hit left-handed pitching (.154/.240/.154) was on display during that stretch, which does not bode well for his chances Friday as he'll be facing hard-throwing southpaw Danny Duffy.

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