HOUSTON -- Astros first baseman Chris Carter was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers in the second inning after spraining his right ankle trying to corral a high throw from second baseman Jose Altuve.
Altuve had to range into short right field to field the grounder off the bat of Elvis Andrus. Once he scooped it, Altuve sailed the throw, forcing the 6-foot-4 Carter to jump for the ball. He couldn't come up with it, landing awkwardly and twisting his ankle.
