McNeil Blast Cools Off Houston In 7-2 Win

Maybe the gift got Jeff McNeil going.

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Mic’d up Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a routine pop-up in the second inning whilst chatting with the Apple TV+ broadcast booth. McNeil, who entered Friday hitting .170 in June and .213 on the season, was credited with an infield single after the ball bounced in front of Peña and behind third baseman Alex Bregman, who looked like he gave way thinking Peña called for it. A frustrated...