Worth noting

• Friday was the 20th anniversary of the Rangers' first game at what was then known as The Ballpark in Arlington. In honor of the occasion, the Rangers held a pregame ceremony with former team president Tom Schieffer. Former Arlington mayor Richard Greene threw the ceremonial first pitch to David Hulse, who recorded the stadium's first hit two decades ago on a leadoff double in the first inning.

• The Rangers entered Friday with four home runs in nine games -- the second-fewest home runs in the Major Leagues ahead of the Royals' one.