Astros' Neris denies using homophobic slur towards Mariners' Rodriguez

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez (44) is held back by an umpire after he exchanged words with Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris following a strikeout in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle. The Astros won 8-3. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)