" Frank Francisco probably didn't want to revisit his second and third outings of the season, which resulted in two blown saves that cost him his job as Rangers closer.

But he had to confront those outings on video to discover what was behind his woes, comparing his early-season delivery to what he had done the previous two seasons.

He found a flaw, collapsing on his back side, and believes he has corrected it. His numbers suggest he's on the right track, and the Rangers' liberal use of him of lately suggests they think he is an asset again.

"It seems like it," Francisco said. "In the beginning after I pitched a couple of games, I don't think I was ready. Even after I starting doing better, I didn't feel like everything was there.

"But I kept working. I found my rhythm and have been hitting my spots."

The Rangers had used Francisco six times in their past nine games through Saturday. He wasn't available Sunday. "