Astros throw no-hitter vs. Rangers: Three pitchers combine for MLB's first no-no since 2024
The Houston Astros achieved a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, marking Major League Baseball's first no-hitter since September 2024. Tatsuya Imai and two relievers combined to complete the feat, with Imai delivering a strong performance despite early struggles. This no-hitter is the 18th in Astros franchise history and the first since Ronel Blanco's no-hitter in April 2024.
- ▪The Astros no-hit the Rangers with a final score of 9-0.
- ▪Tatsuya Imai pitched six scoreless innings, walking four and striking out two.
- ▪This no-hitter is the first in MLB since September 2024.
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- ▪ Japanese pitcher Imai, two relievers combine for Astros no-hitter — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Three Houston Astros pitchers throw combined no-hitter in shutout victory over Texas Rangers — Fox News
- ▪ Imai combines with relievers for MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024 — Japan Times
- ▪ Astros' Imai, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Ranger... — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Three Astros pitchers combine for first MLB no-hitter since 2024 — New York Post
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Major League Baseball has its first no-hitter in 629 days. Tatsuya Imai and two Houston Astros relievers no-hit the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Monday night (HOU 9, TEX 0). It is baseball's first no-hitter since Shota Imanaga and two Chicago Cubs relievers no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2024. Last season was the first season without a no-hitter since 2005. In a sign of the times, the final out of the no-hitter was a called strike three that the hitter, Brandon Nimmo, challenged to the automated balls and strikes system (ABS). The call stood and the no-hitter was complete.
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