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ARLINGTON -- There will be tension in the air on Sunday when the Texas Rangers finish a series against American League West rival Houston at Globe Life Park.

On Saturday night, Rangers batters were hit three times by pitches in an 8-3 win. The Astros twice plunked former teammate Carlos Gomez, released buy the club last summer.

"It's puzzling,'' said Rangers manager Jeff Banister, in a strident tone.

The Rangers hit two Houston batters, and reliever Matt Bush knocked down George Springer with a high fastball in the seventh inning.

Gomez has been hit by a pitch 15 times this season.