Astros Valdez denies allegations of using adhesive: “Kneading is like a habit. We won legitimately.”

Last Updated on 10/31/2022 by てんしょく飯

Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (28), who started and won Game 2 of the World Series, denied allegations that he used a sticky substance. The video spread on social networking sites. It was pointed out that he may have used an adhesive substance.

I did nothing wrong. I won legitimately.

When Valdez was asked about it, he replied, “Kneading the ball is a habit of mine, and it may disturb the concentration of the opposing batter, but I did not do anything illegal. We won legitimately,” he said, denying the allegations. Phillies manager Thomson also said, “The umpires check the game like they do every inning. If there is anything suspicious, MLB will investigate.

In the World Series, the Phillies won the first game, beating the Astros’ ace right-hander Verlander in Game 1. In Game 2, Valdez pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits to take a 1-1 win. Game 3 will be played on October 31 (9:03 a.m. EDT November 1), with Phillies right-hander Syndergaard and Astros right-hander McLouth starting.