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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ARLINGTON - Houston Astros manager Joe Espada was ejected from a game for the first time this season arguing a called strike to Isaac Paredes in the third inning of Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.

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

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.

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