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Astros pitchers combine for no-hitter against Rangers Monday

PUBLISHED May 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET

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ARLINGTON, Texas. On Monday night the Houston Astros’ Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined to no-hit the Texas Rangers in a 9-0 victory at Globe Life Field; Imai worked six hitless innings before Okert and Santa finished the final three frames, and Santa completed the feat in his major-league debut. The performance marked the first major-league no-hitter reported since 2024 and immediate consequences included an improved standing for Houston and a further-reduced record for Texas as reported that night; the outing also prompted players and analysts to reassess pitching depth for upcoming games this week and ahead of roster decisions.

By James Porter | JQJO News

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Timeline of Events

Aug 1, 2023: Framber Valdez threw a no-hitter for the Astros.
Apr 1, 2024: Ronel Blanco tossed a no-hitter for Houston versus Toronto.
Aug 2, 2024: Blake Snell recorded MLB's last solo no-hitter.
Sept 4, 2024: Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combined to no-hit Pittsburgh.
May 26, 2026: Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined to no-hit the Texas Rangers.

News Intelligence

This no-hitter is a big deal in the baseball world. It's a rare feat that shows the strength of the Astros' pitching team. If you're an Astros fan, it's a moment of pride. If you're a Rangers fan, it's a tough loss. Either way, it could shake up the dynamics for upcoming games.

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Who Benefited

The Astros organization and the three pitchers — Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa — benefited through a high-profile team victory, improved standings reported that night, and individual career milestones, including Santa completing the no-hitter in his major-league debut.

Who Impacted

The Texas Rangers and their offense suffered reputational and standing setbacks after being held hitless, dropping their record and highlighting persistent offensive struggles in reports from the game.

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