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Benches cleared after Rodriguez struck out against Neris on Wednesday night. This was the third benches-clearing incident between the Mariners and Astros this year.
Houston reliever Hector Neris shouted at Julio Rodríguez after striking out the Seattle star during the sixth inning of the Astros’ 8-3 win on Wednesday night, causing both benches to empty. Neris started yelling at Rodríguez, who was visibility angered by the pitcher's actions. Neris said after the game that he and Rodríguez are friends, and downplayed the incident.
Bryce Miller gave up two hits over six shutout innings for his first MLB win and the Mariners beat the Astros 3-1 Sunday to take 2 of 3 from the defending champions.