Texas Rangers right-hander Vicente Padilla will miss his scheduled start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with inflammation in the muscle joint between the neck and shoulder. 

--RHP Vicente Padilla did not throw his scheduled bullpen session because of soreness in his neck and shoulders. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Vicente Padilla (sore neck and shoulders) didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Aug. 

Moments after dispatching Detroit last week with a complete-game win, right-hander Kevin Millwood said the enduring significance could be some added confidence. 

Kevin Millwood didn't get much help from the Texas Rangers' offense. 

Kevin Millwood pitched his second straight complete game and the Texas Rangers took advantage of some poor Kansas City Royals defense to score two unearned runs in a 2-1 win Tuesday night. 

The Texas Rangers probably wish they could play the Kansas City Royals more often this season. 

--RHP Scott Feldman, who was a sidearm reliever a year ago and who began this season at Class AA Frisco, pitched seven innings and allowed three runs (two earned) for his 12th quality start of the season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Milton Bradley (sore left quadriceps) left the Aug. 

For the first five months of the season, Frank Francisco followed Eddie Guardado around the Rangers' bullpen, learning whatever a power right-hander could learn from a soft-tossing lefty. 

The Texas Rangers' offense seems to be at its best when playing against the AL Central. 

Nelson Cruz is a first-rate minor league slugger. 

Everyday Eddie is back with Minnesota, adding experience to a squad in the thick of a pennant race. 

Frank Francisco does not have a career save and is 0-for-6 in save opportunities this season, but he will be the Texas Rangers closer for the remainder of this season. 

Frank Francisco does not have a career save and is 0-for-6 in save opportunities this season, but he will be the Texas Rangers closer for the remainder of this season.