Houston Astros Accused Of Cheating Against Red Sox

The Houston Astros are being accused of cheating after an employee was found apparently video taping the Red Sox dugout. The incident took place during Houston's 7-2 win in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park.

The Boston Metro, which first reported the story, learned that Major League Baseball was handling the spying attempt internally.

ESPN reported the Astros had an employee go to the photographer's pit next the Sox dugout to check on whether Boston was "doing anything outside the rules." The employee was removed by security.

The incident is expected to lead to "nothing more than a fine," according to ESPN.

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A common paranoia between teams is sign stealing, particularly when it comes to what the catcher tells the pitcher to throw. The two teams have been using multiple signals even with the bases empty this series.

Boston manager Alex Cora was Houston's bench coach last year.

The Red Sox play Game 4 in Houston Wednesday night. Boston leads the series, 2-1.

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