HOUSTON — The 2022 World Series-winning Houston Astros are widely regarded to have one of the best pitching rotations in Major League Baseball this season but it was a beer can pitched at Texas Sen. Ted Cruz by one of their fans that may end up being the most controversial.
The incident occurred during the World Series victory parade on Monday afternoon as tens of thousands of Houston Astros fans lined Smith Street in downtown Houston to celebrate the newly-crowned champions. Cruz, who was riding on the back of a Humvee while waving to the gathered crowds, was struck by a beer can as he drove along the parade route, according to the Houston Police Department.
“A male, 33, threw a beer can at U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as the Senator was on a float in the 2400 block of Smith St,” the Houston Police Department confirmed in a statement on social media following the incident. “Nearby HPD officers arrested the male without further incident.” The Houston Police Department said that Cruz was struck in the head and neck area and did not require medical attention after being struck.
Cruz, who was showered by boos -- along with other politicians -- from the crowd as he drove by, tweeted a video of the incident accompanied by a statement addressing the assault. “As always I'm thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action,” said Cruz. “I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.”I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.
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