The Houston Astros claimed a 4-3 extra inning victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night to get to 82-69 and extend their lead in the AL West to five ga

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was ejected during the top of the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres for removing his cleat and sock in protest of a call. Altuve was attempting to demonstrate to plate umpire Brennan Miller that a ball that was deemed fair -- and that had been converted into a ground out to end the top half of the frame in what was a tied game -- had actually been fouled off his foot,