Shove sends Astros' Kent out for two games

NEW YORK, Aug 5 (AFP) - Houston Astros second baseman Jeff Kent was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball here on Tuesday for his actions in a July 26 game against the Chicago Cubs.

Kent was ejected in the sixth inning by plate umpire Matt Hollowell after arguing a call on a checked swing. While disputing his ejection, Kent shoved Astros manager Jimy Williams into Hollowell. Williams also was ejected.

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Signed as a free agent in the offseason, the 35-year-old Kent is hitting . 294 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI in 85 games. He missed three weeks due to a left wrist injury.

The Astros, 60-51, lead St. Louis by two games in the race for the National League Central division lead. That is the tightest chase in any of the sport's six divisions.

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