Upton exits after near collision with Simmons

Simmons' great tumbling catch HOUSTON -- Angels slugger Justin Upton departed Saturday's game against the Astros in the sixth inning after sliding awkwardly to avoid a collision with shortstop Andrelton Simmons in left field.

The Astros had runners on second and third with two outs in the fifth when George Springer skied a popup to shallow left field. Simmons ran straight back and covered 71 feet to snag the ball, preserving the Angels' 3-1 lead, but Upton went down hard as he tried to get out of the way.

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Upton initially stayed in the game and took his at-bat against Brad Peacock in the sixth. After striking out swinging, Upton was replaced by Kaleb Cowart in left field…