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Manager’s Pep Talk Ends Pitcher’s Night | Houston Astros News
In a bizarre baseball twist, Astros manager Joe Espada accidentally signaled for a pitching change while trying to pep up Hunter Brown on the mound—leading to Brown’s early exit despite throwing 100+ pitches and limiting damage. The umpires interpreted his gesture as a bullpen call, not a wave to the umpire. Brown thought Espada was just acknowledging him, but the move disrupted his inning. Reliever AJ Blubaugh stepped in and performed well, turning a mishap into a manageable outcome. Espada even saw it as a positive sign for Brown’s development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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