Astros LHP Framber Valdez has no-hitter through 7 innings

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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