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On this day in 1997, Cordova and Rincon combined for a no-hitter vs. Astros

1997 combined no-hitter against Houston resurfaces.

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On this day in 1997, Francisco Córdova and Ricardo Rincón pitched a combined no-hitter against the Astros at Three River

What happened: Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon combined on a no-hitter against the Astros at Three Rivers Stadium on July 12, 1997. Cordova worked nine innings before Rincon closed it out in extra innings.

Why it matters: Social media marked the 29th anniversary of the game on Sunday, with fans noting it as one of the few extra-inning combined no-hitters in MLB history. The Astros and Rangers meet Sunday in a series tied 1-1, unrelated to the anniversary.

What to watch: No further action is expected on the anniversary itself.

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