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.

Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after Texas rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

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.

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

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.

ARLINGTON, Texas — 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.

ARLINGTON — The bad news: Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is dealing with another injury. The good: At least it’s not his back.

Yes, Alex Bregman won a Gold Glove at third base, having an OAA of plus-seven outs and preventing five runs, in addition to Jake Meyers being his typical self in center field. Of course, that doesn’t mean this team isn’t prone to the occasional mistake,

Preview the May 17 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Left-hander Framber Valdez held the Mariners to one run and four hits in six innings, picking up his third win in a span of four starts and leading the Astros to a 2-1 victory over the first-place Mariners on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park.