Skip Schumaker ejected during argument after patriotic pause

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Skip Schumaker ejected during argument after patriotic pause
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During the seventh inning, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker was ejected after a heated argument with an umpire over a controversial strikeout call. The confrontation interrupted when 'God Bless America' played, prompting both to pause mid-argument. After the song concluded, Schumaker resumed yelling before being thrown out. The Rangers lost to the Houston Astros, final score 7-3, marking a significant defeat as they aim for playoff contention.

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  • Rangers manager Skip Schumaker ejected during game against Astros.
  • Ejection occurred after a dispute over a strikeout call.
  • Both Schumaker and the umpire paused for 'God Bless America.'
  • Rangers lost to Astros 7-3, completing a three-game sweep.
  • Texas faces the San Francisco Giants next without Schumaker.
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Rangers manager Skip Schumaker and an MLB umpire hilariously paused their heated argument to stand for "God Bless America" before resuming his ejection.

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