Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Batting second Wednesday

Duran is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

Travis Jankowski hit second in the first four games without Corey Seager (thumb) against right-handers, but with lefty Framber Valdez toeing the rubber Wednesday, it's Duran elevated to the two hole. It's the first time since June 14 that he's batted higher than sixth.