June 16, 2024

Blanco Blanking Again

Ronel Blanco of the Astros just completed six no-hit innings against the Tigers. He walked three and struck out eight, throwing eighty pitches. He started the season with a no-hitter against the Blue Jays, and followed that with six one-hit innings against the Rangers. He has not allowed more than five hits in any start, giving up just 44 safeties in 76 2/3 innings, counting the six innings today.

The Astros lead 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth.

Update: Gio Urshela reaches on an error, but the other three balls in play result in outs, and Blanco completes seven no-hit innings.

Update: Ryan Pressly comes on to pitch the eighth, and Wenceel Perez breaks up the no-hitter with two out in the eighth inning with a single to center.

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