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Arrighetti's No-Hitter Throws Rangers into Silence
16 May
Summary
- Arrighetti maintained a no-hitter through six innings against the Rangers.
- The Astros held a slim 1-0 lead thanks to Paredes' home run.
- Key defensive plays preserved the no-hit bid in crucial moments.
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti achieved a no-hitter through six innings on Friday night against the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old pitcher had walked three batters and struck out five through 81 pitches, 48 of which were strikes.
The Astros held a 1-0 lead, secured by Isaac Paredes' third-inning home run, which was the game's sole scoring play. Crucial defensive efforts prevented the Rangers from breaking up the no-hitter.
Astros left fielder Zach Dezenzo made a diving catch on a line drive in the fifth inning, while first baseman Christian Walker initiated an inning-ending double play in the sixth. Arrighetti's performance built on his earlier success this season, entering the game with a 4-1 record and a 1.88 ERA.
This potential no-hitter added to the Astros' history, which includes 17 no-hitters, the most recent by Ronel Blanco on April 1, 2024. The Rangers have been no-hit five times since relocating to Texas in 1971, with Corey Kluber of the New York Yankees last achieving this against them on May 19, 2021.
