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Will you be banking on the Rangers? (AP Images)

After helping the Texas Rangers put together another big game at the plate, Josh Hamilton looks to continue his success against the Seattle Mariners as the teams play the middle game of their series tonight.

Texas, who is listed as a -145 favorite, went 9-4 with Hamilton out due to a strained left ribcage muscle.
While Hamilton is finally healthy, biceps tendinitis may keep closer Frank Francisco out for a while. Word from the Rangers is Francisco could miss the entire series.

Francisco has converted all nine of his save opportunities and has not allowed a run in 14 appearances.

Brandon McCarthy, who will start for Texas, is 1-2 with a 7.02 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances versus Seattle. Seattle, which has lost six of seven, will hand the ball to Jarrod Washburn.
Washburn is 8-8 with a 4.29 ERA in 26 starts and three relief appearances against the Rangers.