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Astros Announce Jeremy Peña News After Leaving Cubs Game
Astros Announce Jeremy Peña News After Leaving Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros found a gem in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft. That player was shortstop Jeremy Peña, who worked his way up the minors and won the starting job after Carlos Correa's departure in 2022. Advertisement The 6-foot-1-inch, 202-pounder slashed .253/.289/.426 with 22 homers and 63 RBI over 136 regular season games before slashing .345/.367/.638 with four homers and eight RBI in 13 playoff contests. He won both the ALCS and World Series MVP awards in Houston's championship run. Peña recaptured that magic to start 2025, as he slashed .324/.379/.492 with 11 homers and 40 RBI over 81 games before Friday's bout with the Chicago Cubs. However, the veteran got hit by a pitch in the second inning and left in the fifth. Houston provided an update about Peña shortly after, via The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) and right fielder Cam Smith (11).Erik Williams - Imagn Images "Jeremy Peña left the game with 'left rib soreness' caused by a hit by pitch, according to the Astros," he reported. Advertisement Peña finished 0-for-2 on the night. The Astros' offense produced despite the setback in the 7-4 win. Designated hitter Victor Caratini broke the ice with a sacrifice fly in the third before catcher Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer to left center in the same frame. Right fielder Cam Smith then hit another three-run homer to the same area in the fourth, and he reached base four times. Houston is now on a five-game win streak and is 18-6 in June. The club will rematch Chicago on Saturday and Sunday before hitting the road to play the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers. Related: Angels Make Unexpected Coaching Move Before Astros Game Related: Astros Predicted to Make Trade After Major News on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Astros SS Jeremy Peña leaves game vs. Cubs due to left rib soreness after being hit by pitch
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with left rib soreness. Peña was hit by a pitch on his left side in the second inning. He stayed in the game until Mauricio Dubón entered as a pinch-hitter for him in the fifth. Dubón stayed in and played shortstop. Peña was hitless in two at-bats before leaving the game. He is hitting .322 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs this season. ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
8 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Astros SS Jeremy Peña leaves game vs. Cubs due to left rib soreness after being hit by pitch
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with left rib soreness. Peña was hit by a pitch on his left side in the second inning. He stayed in the game until Mauricio Dubón entered as a pinch-hitter for him in the fifth. Dubón stayed in and played shortstop. Peña was hitless in two at-bats before leaving the game. He is hitting .322 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs this season. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP MLB:
Washington Post
8 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Astros SS Jeremy Peña leaves game vs. Cubs due to left rib soreness after being hit by pitch
HOUSTON — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with left rib soreness. Peña was hit by a pitch on his left side in the second inning. He stayed in the game until Mauricio Dubón entered as a pinch-hitter for him in the fifth. Dubón stayed in and played shortstop. Peña was hitless in two at-bats before leaving the game. He is hitting .322 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs this season. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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Astros SS Jeremy Peña leaves game vs. Cubs due to left rib soreness after being hit by pitch
Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang) HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with left rib soreness. Peña was hit by a pitch on his left side in the second inning. He stayed in the game until Mauricio Dubón entered as a pinch-hitter for him in the fifth. Dubón stayed in and played shortstop. Peña was hitless in two at-bats before leaving the game. He is hitting .322 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs this season. ___ AP MLB:
