Framber Valdez Makes Astros History With Incredible Complete Game

Framber Valdez has been up and down for the Houston Astros all season, but he showed off his excellence on Friday night.

Against the Tampa Bay Rays, Valdez threw nine complete innings where he allowed just three hits, one run, one walk and had nine strikeouts.

He hit the complete game mark in 83 pitches, tied with Darryl Kile for the fewest in a complete game in Astros history, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Kile's outing was a no-hitter.

This was Valdez's first complete game since May 21, 2023 against the then-Oakland Athletics, an outing where he threw 104 pitches.

Friday was also the fourth complete game of his career.

Valdez's start was dramatic on the bookends despite being historically quick on his end.

Ironically, it started off shaky with Jose Caballero hitting a home run against him in the first inning on his second pitch of the night, but it was smooth sailing from there on out.

However, Houston had to come from behind despite the excellence of their ace, and it took a walk-off blast from Yainer Diaz to secure a 2-1 for the Astros and make this historic outing for Valdez feel that much better.