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Long-term health still matters more than a short-term slump. So, on Sunday manager Bruce Bochy resisted the urge to start his best offensive weapon for a sixth consecutive day just a week after coming off the injured list.

Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Friday's 2-0 win over the Giants. The Rangers managed just seven hits in total on the night, and Langford was the only Texas hitter who had little trouble solving Justin Verlander,