Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco made history in his eighth MLB start by throwing the 17th no-hitter in franchise history, marking the first of the 2024 MLB season.
Despite not making his MLB debut until two years ago, the 30-year-old Blanco was thrust into the Astros rotation due to injuries among the team’s starting pitchers. However, he seized the opportunity with an unforgettable performance against the Toronto Blue Jays.
In his eighth major league start, Ronel Blanco has no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays. Blanco is an incredible story. Didn’t debut until he was 28. Now 30, he’s in the rotation only because of injuries to Houston’s starting pitchers. And tonight, he made history.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 2, 2024
In a dominant display, Blanco recorded seven strikeouts and issued only two walks in the Astros’ commanding 10-0 victory.
Following Blanco’s remarkable feat on Monday, fans lauded him for his extraordinary performance. While Blanco’s MLB experience is limited, with just eight career starts under his belt, his no-hitter has undoubtedly bolstered his chances of securing a regular spot in the rotation moving forward. Moreover, the win provided a much-needed boost to the Astros, who secured their first victory of the season after being swept by the New York Yankees over the weekend.
