Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña was held out of the lineup for a second straight game but continues to make progress after leaving the Astros’ win over the Cubs on Friday because of rib soreness.

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who was hit by a pitch Friday, is making progress but was held out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday.

H ouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was "feeling better" but not in the lineup Saturday a day after he was hit in the ribs by a pitch. Peña exited Friday's game against the Cubs with "left rib soreness," the Astros said, after being hit in the left side by an 89 mph changeup from Cade Horton three innings earlier.