21-23 – Rangers almost get no-hit, lose 2-0 to Houston

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers lost 2-0 to the Houston Astros, nearly facing a no-hitter with only one hit in the game. Jack Leiter pitched well but allowed a solo home run, while the Rangers struggled offensively.

Key points

Texas Rangers lost 2-0 to Houston Astros
Rangers had only one hit in the game
Jack Leiter pitched seven innings, allowing one run
Next game scheduled for May 16, 2026

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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 15: Alejandro Osuna #19 and Ezequiel Duran #20 of the Texas Rangers arrive prior to the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Friday, May 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michaela Schumacher/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The **Texas Rangers** had one hit but the **Houston Astros** scored two runs. If you thought perhaps the Rangers’ miraculous ninth inning comeback win on Wednesday evening would help them carry over some momentum to their first matchup against the Astros this season, well, how silly of you. Instead, tonight’s game nearly proved to be the culmination of the perpetual lurking threat that any night could be the night that the Rangers get no-hit. Usually you have pitchers who you think “tonight could be the night” but the Rangers have a whole lineup. In fact, for a while there, the only thing Texas really made contact with was viral meningitis. Indeed, someone named Spencer Spaghetti or whatever took a no-hitter into the top of the eighth before Justin Foscue rescued Texas from the indignity of a no-hitter with a one-out single. He was picked off first base moments later to end a rare rally as the Rangers were shut out in the first game of the 2026 edition of the Silver Boot series. The threat, I fear, continues to lurk. **Player of the Game**: was an even harder luck loser than you usually see during a no-hit bid as he allowed just one run via an solo home into the quaint formerly-Minute Maid Park short porch in left field. labored through the bottom of the eighth before allowing Houston’s second run to all but put this one to bed. Leiter made one mistake all night and it cost him. Otherwise he enjoyed one of his better outings of the season despite issuing a few more walks than he’d surely like. Overall Leiter went seven innings and allowed the run on three hits and three walks while striking out six. **Up Next**: The Rangers will try to get a hit or more tomorrow with RHP set to pitch for Texas against RHP for Houston. The Saturday evening first pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 6:10 pm CDT and will be aired on the Rangers Sports Network.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros game on May 15, 2026?

The Texas Rangers lost to the Houston Astros with a final score of 2-0.

Who was the standout player for the Texas Rangers in their loss to the Astros?

Jack Leiter was the standout player for the Rangers, allowing only one run over seven innings.

What time is the next game for the Texas Rangers against the Houston Astros?

The next game for the Texas Rangers against the Houston Astros is scheduled for 6:10 pm CDT on May 16, 2026.

21-23 – Rangers almost get no-hit, lose 2-0 to Houston

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