In a heated game against the New York Yankees, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez found himself at the center of controversy after a tense incident where he unintentionally hit his catcher, César Salazar, with a pitch. This occurred shortly after Valdez gave up a grand slam, leading to accusations that he had deliberately drilled his own catcher. Valdez denied these claims, stating it was a mistake, and he subsequently apologized to Salazar. The incident has sparked discussions among fans and commentators, with some calling for disciplinary action against Valdez while others criticized the pressure of the situation that led to the mishap.