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Rookie Pitcher Saves No-Hitter Debut
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- May 26, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
In a dazzling Christmas Eve miracle, rookie Alimber Santa made MLB history by pitching the final two innings of a no-hitter in his very first big league appearance, becoming only the second player ever to do so. Starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai and reliever Steven Okert laid the foundation, but Santa’s calm, efficient performance — retiring all six batters he faced on just 24 pitches — sealed the Astros’ franchise-record 18th no-hitter since 2024. With his family watching and his strike zone dialed in thanks to his catcher, Santa turned a dream debut into a legendary moment, proving that hard work and poise can turn a rookie’s first night into a record-breaking Christmas miracle. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7dbbe58245bada86