Houston Astros working on a no-hitter through 8 innings against the Texas Rangers | National Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa have combined for eight hitless innings against the Texas Rangers.

Okert took over to start the seventh Monday night after Imai got 16 outs over the last 16 batters he faced. Imai walked three of his first four batters but benefited from a double play in the first inning before settling into a groove.

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