The Astros manager was only in the dugout for a short stint during his team’s series finale against the Texas Rangers. That’s because Espada was ejected in the top of the third inning after arguing balls and strikes during an at-bat for third baseman Isaac Paredes.

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Despite a couple of wins against their rivals, the Texas Rangers saw late-innings leads evaporate to leave the Silver Boot skirmish tied through one series.

ARLINGTON - Silenced for the first 15 innings of a series against their in-state rival, the Houston Astros' lineup awoke with a start Friday. Houston sent 11 hitters to the plate in a six-run seventh inning against the Texas Rangers' bullpen that prevented what until that point resembled another anemic offensive performance and provided all the support needed for a 6-3 win at Globe Life Field.

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The Rangers lost Chris Martin, arguably their best reliever, to injury on Tuesday, just before their series with the Yankees.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter has not allowed a hit through six innings Sunday against the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old rookie walked two, the first after a borderline 2-2 fastball to Christian Walker at the bottom of the strike zone in the first inning was called a ball by plate umpire Nick Mahrley.

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder fatigue.