A seventh-inning incident during the Red Sox' 7-3 win over the Astros involved pitcher Hector Neris and third base coach Kyle Hudson, causing benches to clear. After Trevor Story hit a double, Neris's intentional balking put Story at third base. Miscommunication ensued as Neris perceived Story was relaying signs, resulting in a heated confrontation with Hudson. Neris later claimed his statement to Hudson was insignificant, referring to it as part of the game. He acknowledged the intentional balk but was ambiguous about whether he believed the Red Sox were tipping pitches.
"Nothing," he said when asked what he said to Hudson. "It's part of the game. Something funny."
Neris admitted to intentionally balking Story, saying, "Maybe yes, maybe no. But just wanted to concentrate."
Neris stated, "Just wanted to feel better to concentrate on the guy at home plate. Just wanted to move on and keep on the guy on home plate, not worrying about him."
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