Astros pitcher Framber Valdez denied intentionally hitting his catcher, Oscar Salazar, with a pitch after a mix-up following a grand slam against the New York Yankees. Valdez apologized to Salazar after the game, explaining to the media that it was a pitch he had called for but was unable to locate, causing the ball to drill Salazar in the chestplate.
There’s speculation that Astros pitcher Framber Valdez purposely crossed up his catcher Cesar Salazar and hit him with this pitch after Salazar told him to step off before allowing a grand slam pic.twitter.com/ds3c9MzQV6
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