Rangers Come Up Empty as Astros Throw Combined No-Hitter 9-0
The Houston Astros achieved a combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, winning 9-0. This marks the 18th no-hitter in Astros franchise history and their seventh in the last eight seasons. The Rangers struggled offensively, failing to record a hit throughout the game.
- ▪The Astros no-hit the Rangers, with Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combining for the feat.
- ▪Kumar Rocker, the Rangers' starter, allowed four earned runs and took the loss, falling to a 2-5 record this season.
- ▪Yordan Alvarez contributed significantly to the Astros' offense, hitting a solo home run and a sacrifice fly.
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