Three Astros pitchers combine for first MLB no-hitter since 2024
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Houston Astros pitchers Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 victory over the Texas Rangers, marking the 17th no-hitter in Astros history and the first in MLB since September 2024.
- Imai pitched six innings, allowing four walks but no hits, while Okert and Santa followed with hitless relief innings; Santa retired all six batters he faced in his MLB debut.
- This was the sixth time the Rangers have been no-hit, with the last occurrence in May 2021 by Corey Kluber of the Yankees.
- Imai, 28, is in his first MLB season after signing a $54 million, three-year contract with the Astros, having previously been a three-time All-Star in Japan with a strong 2023 season.
- Defensive highlights included a key play by Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who made a backhand stop and throw to retire the Rangers' leadoff hitter in the third inning.