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.

Christian Walker hit a three-homer to cap a six-run seventh inning for the Houston Astros in their 6-3 win over Texas that ended the Rangers’ six-game winning streak.

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Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was a late scratch from Saturday's matchup against the Houston Astros due to a reported injury.

For a while on Friday night, it appeared as if the Rangers could collect their longest win streak since August 2023.

The Astros are 13th in the majors with a .247 batting average. The Rangers average the 19th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.1) in the league this season. Before watching this Astros vs. Rangers matchup, here's what you need to know about Sunday's action on the diamond, including viewing options.

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The Houston Astros could be bracing for the latest and most devastating blow to their starting rotation. According to a report from Matt Kawahara of the Houston