Astros' Blanco Throws Season's First No-Hitter in 8th Career Start
April 3, 2024![Astros' Blanco Throws Season's First No-Hitter in 8th Career Start](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/376dfc405e076a6587e0f84a473061f70d7c9b4ce2516c974cc12a3bd0e66f8dd327b203546beacffaa5a168882b26763763fb2108e603d3f4c79d6ab08ed892.jpg)
Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter of the 2024 MLB season against the Toronto Blue Jays in his eighth career start.
The 30-year-old's landmark performance included 105 pitches with seven strikeouts, contributing to the Astros' 10-0 win.
Blanco's rise to success is marked by overcoming significant hurdles, like working at a Dominican car wash before joining professional baseball.
The no-hitter is the 17th in Astros history and secured Astros manager Joe Espada's first win, making it a historic event for both player and manager.
Blanco's personal week included the birth of his daughter and being named to his first opening day roster before achieving his no-hitter.
The Astros' strong offensive support, particularly from players like Kyle Tucker and Yainer Diaz, helped cement the team's victory.
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Los Angeles Times • Apr 2, 2024
Houston's Ronel Blanco throws the first no-hitter of 2024 - Los Angeles Times![Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco no-hits Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/71353f1ad57f6bf3c08130d7efc899a83d68d149be879c716c095fd9f3b9f1308037e352b2c1fdcc223520a8ef76b64b68acb4540fd795b0aba795637ce49d8a.jpg)
ESPN • Apr 2, 2024
Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco no-hits Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN