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Corey Seager ruined Framber Valdez's no-hit bid in the bottom of the ninth inning during Astros-Rangers

cory woodroof
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Aug 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after leaving the game and giving up a two-run home run to Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after leaving the game and giving up a two-run home run to Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez got incredibly close to completing a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

However, Rangers slugger Corey Seager had other plans.

Seager hammered out a two-run homer while his team had two outs in the ninth inning, ruining Valdez's no-hitter bid with just an out left to give.

The two-run homer didn't help the Rangers get the win, as the Astros held on for the 4-2 road win.

While the Rangers didn't get the victory with the last-minute runs, Seager's late offensive push affected Valdez most of all. The pitcher got painfully close to registering the elusive no-hitter just to have it collapse.

We're sure the Astros were thrilled to get the win, but it's got to hurt for Valdez to come so close to such a big accomplishment.

That's the fickle nature of baseball pitching for you; one hit really can make all the difference.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Corey Seager ruined Framber Valdez's no-hit bid in the bottom of the ninth inning during Astros-Rangers