Struggling Prince Fielder collects 2 hits in return to Rangers' lineup

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Prince Fielderhad a successful return to the Rangers' lineup on Monday after the struggling slugger got an unwanted two-game break.

Fielder, batting sixth and playing first base, collected two hits and an RBI in the Rangers' 6-5 win over the Houston Astros.

It was the lowest Fielder has been in the batting order in his three seasons with the Rangers. He is now hitting .193 with three homers and 29 RBIs in his first 54 games.

Primarily the designated hitter this season, Fielder was playing first base while struggling Mitch Moreland got a day off. Moreland was hitting .206 with six homers and 22 RBIs in 51 games.

Jurickson Profar remained in the leadoff spot. He played second base while Rougned Odor was the DH.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.