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Astros' Peña Sidelined, McCullers Returns Against Cubs

6/30/2025

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Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is sidelined for a second straight game, grappling with rib soreness after a painful hit by a pitch. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as Manager Joe Espada shares that Peña is on the mend. In a positive turn, right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. makes his comeback, taking the mound against the Cubs after recovering from a sprained foot.

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Story summary

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is sidelined for a second straight game, grappling with rib soreness after a painful hit by a pitch. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as Manager Joe Espada shares that Peña is on the mend. In a positive turn, right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. makes his comeback, taking the mound against the Cubs after recovering from a sprained foot.