Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros threw his third no-hitter of the season.

Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros threw his third no-hitter of the season on Tuesday.

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The Cleveland Guardians won 2-0 at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night.

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It was the fifth Astros no-hitter since the 2019 season.

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This was the 16th no heater in Houston Astros team history.

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Valdez needed only 93 pitches to accomplish the feat.

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Valdez deflected a high chopper hit on throws from Jose Ramirez and Jeremy Peña barely beat Ramirez to first.

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It was a huge day for the Astros, who also made a blockbuster trade for future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander.

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