Rangers drop 8 runs on Astros immediately after no-hitter in historic response not seen in MLB since 1905

May 27, 2026 - 01:32

The Texas Rangers delivered a historic and immediate response to being no-hit, scoring eight runs in the first inning of their game against the Houston Astros. According to baseball records, this marks the first time since the 1905 Chicago White Sox that a team has put up at least eight runs in the opening frame directly after being held hitless in their previous game.

Just one day after the Astros' pitching staff silenced the Rangers' bats completely, Texas came out swinging with a vengeance. The offensive outburst began with a leadoff single and quickly snowballed into a relentless assault on Houston's pitching. By the time the inning ended, the Rangers had sent 13 batters to the plate, collecting six hits, drawing three walks, and capitalizing on a costly error.

The eight-run inning not only erased the sting of the no-hitter but also set a tone of resilience for the team. Manager Bruce Bochy noted the focus in the clubhouse before the game, emphasizing that the players were determined to turn the page quickly. The last team to accomplish this rare feat was the 1905 White Sox, who scored eight runs in the first inning after being no-hit by the Philadelphia Athletics.

The Astros, meanwhile, struggled to recover from the early deficit. Their starter was pulled after recording just two outs, unable to contain the Rangers' aggressive approach at the plate. The game served as a stark reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in baseball, especially between two division rivals fighting for playoff positioning.