Astros’ Framber Valdez pitching no-hitter through 8 innings against Guardians

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Valdez retired the first 12 batters, with six strikeouts, before Oscar Gonzalez walked to open the fifth. But Valdez still faced the minimum in that inning thanks to a double play.

Gabriel Arias grounded out to start the sixth before a lineout by Myles Straw. Cam Gallagher then grounded out to end the sixth.

Valdez retired all threw batters in the seventh on groundouts. The first two were routine. But…