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Hinch on Maybin: “He’ll fit right in personality wise & the way he plays, the energy that he’ll bring. Houston fans are going to like him.”

Hinch on Joe West injecting himself in the manager's argument with HP ump Chris Segal: “It was just unnecessary. It was unnecessary.”

Hinch on Joe West ejecting him: “It’s pretty rare … to get thrown out by a guy who wasn’t even in the argument.”

Carlos Beltran said he expects to be fine to play Saturday.

Chris Devenski and Ken Giles combined for 4 1/3 no-hit innings of relief.

The Astros defeated the Rangers, 5-1. They will fly back to Houston tonight with an 80-53 record.

Or not. Ken Giles is back out at the start of the 9th. It's 5-1.

The Rangers say Beltre left with a strained left hamstring.

It appears Will Harris will pitch the 9th for the Astros.

Maybin will join the Astros ahead of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, according to the team.

The Astros DFA'd righthander Dayan Diaz to clear a spot for Cameron Maybin.

Announced attendance for three Astros-Rangers games at the Trop Tues: 3,485 Wed: 6,123 Thurs: 3,385

J.D. Davis is not warming in the Astros' bullpen.

Alex Cora, managing in place of the ejected A.J. Hinch, used Chris Devenski in the 5th and closer Ken Giles in the 8th.

Adrian Beltre and Carlos Beltran injured in the same half-inning.

Beltran is in pain after being hit by a pitch on his right foot. He's walking slowly to first base with Astros trainer Jeremiah Randall.

Astros won a claim of Maybin on revocable waivers. They will pay the rest of his $9 million salary for this year. No other players involved.

A.J. Hinch knows Cameron Maybin well from when he was in the Padres' front office and Maybin played for San Diego.

Cameron Maybin, a free agent at season's end, has stolen 29 bases in 34 attempts this season. He's tied with Altuve for AL lead in SBs.

#Astros acquiring Cameron Maybin from #Angels, source tells The Athletic.