Framber Valdez throws 16th no-hitter in Astros history in 2-0 victory over Guardians
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, center, is embraced by catcher Martin Maldonado and third baseman Alex Bregman after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez rubs a baseball after walking Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Oscar Gonzalez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez warms up before the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez points into the stands in the middle of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, right, and catcher Martin Maldonado pose for a photograph after a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez reacts after he doused with water by teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez acknowledges the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez gestures to the stands after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, right, is congratulated by manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, center, is embraced by catcher Martin Maldonado and third baseman Alex Bregman after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
