Mizzou Baseball in the Majors

■ Kinsler ejected (Star-Telegram.com)

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (03) was ejected by plate umpire Eric Cooper at the conclusion of the third inning against the Astros. It was the first ejection for Kinsler this season and the second in his major-league career (April 29, 2008, vs. Kansas City).

Kinsler was tossed after he threw his bat, helmet and shin guard in disgust over a couple of called strikes and was walking toward the field. Ron Washington came out in defense of Kinsler, but didn't appear too agitated about the call.