The Opener: Astros No-Hitter,
Key Points:
- Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has struggled recently, allowing 13 earned runs over his last two starts, contributing to New York's six losses in seven games after a brief mid-May recovery.
- The Astros achieved a combined no-hitter against the Rangers, with Tatsuya Imai pitching six innings, followed by relievers Steven Okert and MLB debutant Alimber Santa, marking the first no-hitter of the 2024 season.
- Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser has been clutch in recent games, hitting walk-off home runs in two consecutive games, helping Baltimore secure three wins in their last four outings.
- Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a pitch-tracking era record by throwing 57 pitches over 100 mph in a single game, striking out 12 batters over seven innings in a victory against the Cardinals.