Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros hasn’t allowed a hit through six innings Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Blanco, who threw the only no-hitter in the majors this season on April 1 against Toronto, didn’t allow a baserunner until he walked Gio Urshela with two outs in the fifth.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Houston. Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Houston. Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Houston.
He then walked Akil Baddoo and Carson Kelly to load the bases, but retired Zach McKinstry on a flyout. Blanco threw 80 pitches with 54 strikes and tied a season best with eight strikeouts through six innings. Blanco made a good defensive play for the second out of the sixth when he grabbed a comebacker hit by Matt Vierling. He then sat down Riley Greene on a popup.
Blanco was suspended for 10 games this season after being ejected from a start against the Oakland Athletics on May 14 for violating MLB’s prohibitions on foreign substances.
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