The Houston Astros threw their first no-hitter in years, and the timing could not be better

The Houston Astros threw the first MLB no-hitter in nearly two years on May 25, 2026, defeating the Texas Rangers 9-0. The combined no-hitter was achieved by Tatsuya Imai, who pitched six innings allowing no hits while walking four, followed by Steven Okert and Alimber Santa out of the bullpen. The feat provided a significant morale boost for an Astros pitching staff that had been hampered by injuries and inconsistency throughout the season.