US EditionYankees Weigh in on Astros’ Framber Valdez Crossing-up Catcher Drama
Framber Valdez apologized to catcher Cesar Salazar for hitting him with a 93 mph pitch after a grand slam, explaining the incident was a cross-up, not intentional, Astros officials said.
- On Tuesday, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez hit catcher Cesar Salazar in the chest after surrendering a fifth-inning grand slam to Trent Grisham during a meltdown start against the New York Yankees.
- A miscommunication on the pitch call, Valdez explained, saying, `I called for that pitch, I threw it and we got crossed up`, while Salazar said, `I thought I pressed the button, but I pressed the wrong button.`
- On the following pitch, Valdez's fastball registered 93 mph and struck Cesar Salazar; Valdez surrendered two big homers, including a two-run shot by Jazz Chisholm, as Houston lost 7-1.
- After the loss, both players were summoned to the manager's office where Framber Valdez apologized to Cesar Salazar, and they later spoke in the locker room, resolving the matter.
- Social media quickly seized on the clip, questioning whether the hit was intentional as fans and former players criticized Valdez and urged discipline following the incident.
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Framber Valdez accused of intentionally crossing up catcher after giving up grand slam vs. Yankees
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has been the subject of speculation across MLB after fans alleged, he purposefully crossed up his catcher with a pitch in a moment of frustration in Tuesday’s game.
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