Umpire pops Astros on ‘Ejection Night’ as Rangers win series

Hunter Pence had chills throughout Thursday's Opening Day game, his first with the Texas Rangers, his childhood team. By

For you Astros-loving conspiracy theorists, MLB and its band of thin-skinned umpires took a frying pan to Houston’s face on Wednesday night.

As it relates to the Texas Rangers’ latest win, 4-0 over the Astros, look no further than the umpires, and a little home cooking from the home plate umpire on what turned out to be “Ejection Night” at the Ballpark.

In the second inning, home plate umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Astros batting coach Alex Cintron. From the Houston dugout, Cintron apparently was using some choice language, and offered some undesired constructive criticism.

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