Benches clear as tensions rise in Rangers vs Astros game 

The game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros got heated as benches cleared at Minute Maid Park.

Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia smashed a grand slam, following which Marcus Semien, who scored from it, engaged in a verbal brawl with the Astros catcher Martin Maldonado.

The heated argument escalated to the extent that made both benches clear with players rushing to prevent the argument from taking a nasty turn.

What followed was the ejection of two key players, Semien and Maldonado.

Semien was hit by a pitch which he did not quite like. He responded by hitting a powerful homer in the fourth innings.

Following the homer, Semien stared down the Houston players, further igniting the already heated atmosphere. However, what led to the final ejection of the two players was their verbal dispute that led to the benches clearing.

Bally Sports Southwest posted a video of the benches clearing on their Twitter page:

"Yep, the Rangers/Astros rivalry is alive and well.Benches clear in Houston after Adolis Garcia's grand slam." - the post read

Houston Astros fail to sweep the Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers celebrate a victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Despite the Houston Astros aiming for a series sweep, the Texas Rangers did not give in, with Adolis Garcia's grand slam powering the Rangers to a 13-5 win.

This was the 21st time that the Rangers registered more than 10 runs in a game this MLB season.

Semien’s ejection did not prove to be significant for the Rangers in the end.