Framber Valdez came tantalizingly close to his second career no-hitter, falling just short in a game against the Texas Rangers. The Houston Astros left-hander was dominant on the mound, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning and facing the minimum number of batters through six frames. However, a walk and a two-run homer by Corey Seager ended his bid for a no-hitter, but Valdez still secured the victory for the Astros.
Valdez's stellar performance is part of a remarkable streak of starts, with the left-hander boasting a 6-0 record over his past eight outings. Despite the Astros experiencing a recent dip in form, Valdez's consistency has been a bright spot for the team.
