Astros' Hector Neris stomps toward and yells at Mariners' Julio Rodriguez after strikeout

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The Houston Astros got a major boost in their American League Wild Card hopes Wednesday night with an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners, but it did not come without some divisional tensions.

The AL West rivals had a heated moment in the sixth inning.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris, #50, gestures to Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez, #44, after striking Rodríguez out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Astros shortstop Mauricio Dubón hit a tie-breaking three-run home run in their fourth inning. The Mariners would get two back in the bottom of the frame. Going into the sixth, Houston had a 4-3 lead.

Benches cleared after Houston pitcher Hector Neris struck out Seattle batter Julio Rodriguez. Neris pounded his chest, shouted and walked toward Rodriguez as the center fielder returned to the dugout. Umpires got things back on track after a few minutes.

Neris said he had no hard feelings toward Rodriguez.

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, #44, is held back by teammate Bryan Woo, center, as Dylan Moore, left, looks on as benches clear after Rodriguez struck out against Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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"He's my friend," Neris said. "Just, it's part of the game."

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Mariners slugger Eugenio Suárez said Neris was saying some bad things in Spanish toward Rodriguez.

"I heard that and