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Cristian Javier Deals Six No-Hit Frames as Astros Blank Angels 2-0 in Series Opener

The right-hander delivered his strongest post-surgery outing in his fourth start since 2024 Tommy John surgery, reinforcing Houston’s growing pitching stability.

Overview

  • Cristian Javier struck out six, walked three and threw 85 pitches over six no-hit innings in Houston’s 2-0 win.
  • Three relievers completed a two-hitter, with Enyel De Los Santos yielding the first hit, Craig Kimbrel walking three in the eighth, and Kaleb Ort recording a four-out first save.
  • Carlos Correa broke a scoreless game with an RBI single in the seventh inning.
  • Yordan Alvarez added a sacrifice fly in the eighth after reaching earlier on an error that helped set up the late scoring.
  • The victory opened a four-game home series for the AL West–leading Astros, while the Angels’ slide continued following nine losses in 12 games.