Joe Espada ejected after Mike Trout hit-by-pitch

HOUSTON — Astros manager Joe Espada was ejected in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Angels after center fielder Mike Trout was awarded first base on a hit-by-pitch on a ball that struck his hand during a check swing.

Trout started to swing at a pitch from Astros rookie pitcher Ethan Pecko and appeared to hit a grounder to the left side of the infield, but the ball was ruled…