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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 - The Houston Astros juggled their rotation to have Framber Valdez start in Sunday's series finale against the Rangers. Houston had gone to a six-man rotation amid a stretch of playing 17 straight days but moved Valdez up to pitch on regular rest Sunday.

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, 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 have placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue, the franchise announced on Tuesday. Th