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Manager Ejected Mid-Patriotic Moment | Houston Astros News
In a tense seventh-inning showdown between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker erupted over a controversial strike three call — only to pause mid-argument when “God Bless America” played. Both Schumaker and umpire Todd Tichenor stood respectfully with hats off as the anthem rang out, then resumed their dispute immediately after — leading to Schumaker’s ejection. The Astros’ “Deep in the Heart of Texas” kicked in as the drama unfolded, and despite using up all his challenges, Schumaker’s frustration boiled over. The Rangers lost 7-3, dropping them 2.5 games…
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