The Astros thwarted the Rangers on Monday night, thanks to an outstanding performance from the team’s pitchers who combined to toss MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024.
Houston starter Tatsuya Imai threw six hitless innings, striking out two batters and walking four. He was given the hook after 97 pitches, and the Astros turned to Steven Okert in relief. Okert handled the seventh inning, issuing one walk and recording one strikeout, before 23-year-old right-hander Alimber Santa was called out of the bullpen. Santa was making his MLB debut, thrown into the mix in a high-pressure situation in the eighth inning and tasked with keeping the no-hitter alive.
