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Banister downplays Friday's dustup with Angels

ANAHEIM -- Rangers manager Jeff Banister was asked before Saturday's game against the Angels if he expected any hard feelings from Los Angeles over the game-ending play Friday night, when Rougned Odor spiked shortstop Andrelton Simmons trying to break up a double play.

"I don't concern myself with that, and they don't either," Banister said.

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Banister added one retort.

"But our shortstop is getting close," Banister said. "How long has he been out? Our shortstop is getting close."

Banister was referring to shortstop Elvis Andrus, who has been out since April 11 with a fractured right elbow.