Astros LHP Framber Valdez has no-hitter through 7 innings

Field Level Media|published: Tue 6th August, 22:12 2024

Aug 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has a no-hitter through seven innings against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Valdez is gunning for his second career no-hitter. He tossed one against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1, 2023.

The only baserunners against Valdez came on an error and a walk. He has five strikeouts and has thrown just 78 pitches.

Valdez retired the first 15 batters he faced before Jonah Heim led off the sixth with a bouncer to Houston third baseman Alex Bregman, who made a poor throw to first that Jon Singleton couldn't corral.

Heim was quickly erased, as Robbie Grossman followed with a grounder to Bregman, who started a 5-4-3 double play.

Valdez walked Marcus Semien with two outs in the seventh before striking out Josh Jung to keep the Astros ahead 2-0.

Valdez is looking to improve to 6-0 over his past eight starts. He struggled against the Rangers in last season's American League Championship Series, going 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA.

--Field Level Media