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The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in the third inning when Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey smothered an Isaac Paredes grounder before executing a backhanded flip to shortstop Maikel Garcia to start an inning-ending double play.
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Astros manager Joe Espada let starter Framber Valdez face Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. in eighth inning, and his faith pays off.
The Royals’ hot play continued with a 7-5 win over the Astros in game one of the series. Michael Wacha picked up the win for the Royals. He only gave up two earned runs in 6.1 innings pitched, on eight hits and two walks.
The Houston Astros dropped a game on Saturday, 12-9, to the Cincinnati Reds. It was a poor showing for starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he gave up seven runs in 0.1 innings of work. McCullers Jr.
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Joe Espada took aim at the Astros fans who were sending starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. death threats amid his struggles
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Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is speaking out against disgruntled fans on social media who allegedly sent death threats to him and his family in response to a poor pitching performance on Saturday,
In a post-game news conference, Astros Manager Joe Espada said people were threatening the life of Lance McCullers Jr. and his kids "because of his performance."
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. revealed that he had death threats directed at him and his family after a rough start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers made his second start of the year on Saturday and it didn't go well.
Houston Police Department said Monday that detectives within the major offenders division are investigating the threats against McCullers.
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Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday against the Reds.