No runs once again off Masahiro Tanaka. No hits off him or the New York Yankees’ bullpen, either.
Tanaka and two relievers combined on a spring training no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in a 3-0 win Friday in Lakeland, Florida.
New York manager Joe Girardi didn’t keep the lineup card as a souvenir, but still appreciated the effort.
“I’m happy for our guys,” Girardi said. “It’s fun. Obviously, it means more if it’s the regular season, but still it’s a no-hitter.”
Tanaka, scheduled to start on opening day, struck out six and walked two in 4⅓ innings. The Japanese ace has thrown 13⅓ scoreless innings in exhibition play.
Tigers starter Michael Fulmer gave up three runs in his 3 1/3 innings. Three of the four hits he allowed were doubles.
ASTROS (ss) 6, RED SOX 2
Houston’s Brad Peacock gave up four hits and a run in a three-inning start. Evan Gattis doubled and singled for the Astros.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out six over four innings, allowing just two hits and walking three. Joe Kelly took the loss in relief, giving up two runs and two hits.

