ARLINGTON -- Reliever Chris Martin returned to the mound for the Rangers on Wednesday, one day after being optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, but he allowed the go-ahead run to score in the 10th inning of the Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Astros at Globe Life Park.
With runners on first and second, Martin made a throwing error on a pickoff play to second base, which allowed Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel to advance to second and third, respectively. Moments later, Evan Gattis scored Altuve with a sacrifice fly.
The Rangers scored three runs in the third inning and built an early 4-0 lead for left-hander Mike Minor, but he was unable to hold on and settled for a no-decision.