Astros' Valdez and Abreu Lose Combined No-Hitter in Eighth Inning

Houston pitchers Framber Valdez and Bryan Abreu held the Royals hitless until a single by Kyle Isbel with two outs in the eighth.

Framber Valdez threw 98 pitches over seven innings, striking out seven, walking three, and hitting one batter.
Bryan Abreu took over in the eighth inning, retiring two batters before allowing the first hit.
Valdez previously threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians on August 1, 2023.
Houston's last no-hitter was by Ronel Blanco on April 1, 2024, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Astros have recorded 17 no-hitters in franchise history.