Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine for no-hitter

Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years, shutting down the best team in baseball and pitching the Astros to a 3-0 victory on Saturday.

Javier (5-3), a 25-yearold right-hander without a complete game in 84 professional starts, was clearly tired when manager Dusty Baker brought in a reliever to start the eighth.

Javier set career highs for strikeouts (13) and pitches (115), and he matched his longest start with seven innings.

Pressly, who gave up a tying three-run homer to Aaron Hicks in a 7-6 loss Thursday night, retired three straight batters in the ninth for his 15th save in 18 chances. After Giancarlo Stanton hit into a game-ending groundout, the Astros walked onto the field and gathered near the mound for a brief celebration.

“To do it in New York, it’s the best feeling in the world,” Pressly said.

Golf: In Gee Chun shot a 3-over 75 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Women’s PGA Championship . ... Li Haotong had eagle on the same hole for the third day running as he opened up a three-shot lead of the BMW International Open ahead of the final round. Li was 5 under for the day and 20 under for the tournament.

Tennis: Madison Keys, the 2017 U.S. Open runner-up, and Borna Coric withdrew from Wimbledon on Saturday. Keys, an American who was seeded 19th at the All England Club, pulled out because of a hurt abdominal muscle. Coric cited a shoulder problem for his withdrawal.

WNBA: Tina Charles’ stint in the desert was a short one. The Mercury announced they agreed to terms on a contract divorce with Charles after 18 games. The WNBA’s leading scorer last season, Charles signed with the Mercury in February, a day after they added Diamond DeShields in a three-team trade.