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Jeremy Peña Exits Return Game With Hamstring Cramp

The Astros are evaluating his right hamstring after he cramped up on his final swing in extra innings, with Ramon Urias poised to step in if he’s sidelined.

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Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was back in the lineup Friday after missing a month. He left early with hamstring cramps, but said he felt good.
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Overview

  • Peña cramped his right hamstring on the final swing of the 10th inning and sat out the bottom half of extra innings in a 2-1 loss to Boston.
  • Friday marked Peña’s first game back from a five-week injured list stint for a rib fracture since June 27.
  • He collected three of Houston’s seven hits in the game and entered the contest with a .322 batting average through 83 games.
  • Manager Joe Espada said Peña is under evaluation and that no decision has been made on his availability for Saturday’s matchup.
  • If Peña is ruled out, infielder Ramon Urias is expected to slide in as the starting shortstop.