Astros starter Tatsuya Imai and 2 relievers throw combined no-hitter against Rangers | National Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

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