Skip Schumaker Ejected as Rangers Lose to Astros After Patriotic Pause

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker was ejected in the seventh inning of the team's game against the Houston Astros after arguing a called strike on pinch‑hitter Nicky Lopez. The dispute was briefly halted when the stadium played "God Bless America" during the seventh‑inning stretch, prompting both Schumaker and home‑plate umpire Todd Tichenor to pause, remove their caps and salute the flag before the argument resumed and Schumaker was thrown out.

The Rangers fell 7‑3, extending a five‑game road trip in which they dropped to a 55‑57 record and slipped out of first place in the AL West. The ejection highlighted the team's frustration after running out of challenges and missing a crucial scoring opportunity with Joc Pederson on deck.