SAD REPORT: Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros lost his no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning on a home run by the Texas Rangers’ Seager
With two outs in the ninth inning, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez lost his no-hitter to a home run by Texas Rangers player Seager. With two outs in the ninth inning on Tuesday night, Texas slugger Corey Seager smashed a home ball, ending Houston pitcher Framber Valdez’s no-hitter. Seager’s home run in the ninth inning came after Valdez had walked two runners. For the first five innings, the 30-year-old left-hander pitched a perfect game.
Pitcher Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros lost his no-hitter in the ninth inning due to a home run by Texas Rangers batter Seager with two outs. Tuesday night, Texas slugger Corey Seager broke Houston pitcher Framber Valdez’s no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning with a home run. In the ninth inning, Seager hit a home run following two walks by Valdez. The 30-year-old left-hander hurled a perfect game for the first five innings.It was the first time Texas had a fourth batter in an inning when Marcus Semien walked with two outs in the seventh, but Josh Jung struck out on three pitches. Valdez has already struck out five times in the contest. After 8 2/3 innings, Valdez had thrown 107 pitches with 67 strikes.