# Imai’s No-Hitter Breakthrough

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-05-26T02:01:04+00:00
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The Astros pulled off a stunning no-hitter against the Rangers, a rare feat in MLB after nearly two years, thanks to a combined pitching masterpiece led by Tatsuya Imai. After a shaky start that saw him walk the first two batters, Imai turned it around after a coaching chat, throwing six scoreless innings. His breakthrough moment comes after a rough transition from Japan, including time on the injured list, and this win feels like a major career milestone. The bullpen shut the door with Steven Okert and rookie Alimber Sante making his MLB debut, while the offense exploded for nine runs, led by Yordan Alvarez’s 16th homer and Christian Walker’s three-run blast. It’s a historic night for the Astros, their first no-hitter since April last year, and a triumphant statement for Imai’s journey. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3eaa861486f1c39

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