Ponson to make first start Sunday

 
Sidney Ponson is scheduled to start for the Rangers on Sunday against the Athletics in Phoenix. He replaces Vicente Padilla, who will pitch in a Minor League game instead. The Rangers want to see Ponson pitch again after he pitched two scoreless innings against the Cubs on Wednesday. [link]

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