Texas homer spoils Valdez's MLB no-hit bid with two out in ninth

Valdez, a 30-year-old left-hander from the Dominican Republic, struck out five Rangers batters and issued three walks before giving up the homer and departing to a standing ovation. The pitcher, who threw 67 of his season-high 107 pitches for strikes, baffled the Rangers for eight innings, then opening the ninth by walking Robbie Grossman before Ezequiel Duran grounded into a double play. One out from completing the no-hitter, Valdez walked Josh Smith to bring Seager to the plate, where the short...