Astros' Neris intentionally balks, then confronts Red Sox
Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner and then had a heated exchange with Red Sox personnel, leading to a benches-clearing incident. Neris hinted at possible sign-stealing concerns, which are part of ongoing MLB issues, but denied any serious misconduct. The incident occurred during a game that Houston lost 7-3.