Ronel Blanco, a 30-year-old pitcher for the Houston Astros, achieved the first no-hitter of the 2024 MLB season in just his 8th career start. Blanco, initially a long shot for the roster, had a remarkable journey leading up to his historic performance, including the birth of his daughter. The Astros' 10-0 victory over the Blue Jays marked their first win of the season. Blanco's unexpected success has garnered attention and praise, highlighting his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
The Rangers beat the Astros, 7-2, to drop Houston to 2-7 on the season. The Astros will turn to Ronel Blanco, who threw a no-hitter in his first start of the season, to try to right the ship Sunday night.
In just his eighth career start, Blanco threw the 17th no-no in Houston Astros history. | By @jackson5payne https://t.co/Y6mwt1Ct7c
Astros' Mauricio Dubón helps secure Ronel Blanco's no-hitter as late sub: 'It always finds you' https://t.co/vQW1Z9OZWK
On a day when two other pitchers took no-hitters into the sixth, Ronel Blanco pulled it off. The late-blooming righty dominated the Blue Jays with his changeup and became one of the more unlikely authors of a no-hitter in recent memory. https://t.co/JeVgjwuSag
Ronel Blanco tossed the 17th no-no in franchise history on Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. “Obviously thanking God for this blessing, and I dedicate this game to God and my daughter," he said. | By @jacksonpayne_ https://t.co/Y6mwt1Ct7c
"If I was on the radio, I'd be saying no-hitter every half inning" @RealToddKalas talks about calling Ronel Blanco's no-hitter for the @astros on Monday #NoJinx ▶️ https://t.co/aKCA88fMc3 https://t.co/X0KNqVLVau
Ronel Blanco struck out seven and walked two in the Astros' 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Here is a breakdown of his no-hitter and its significance. https://t.co/USTfE3HjqZ
Ronel Blanco threw the FIRST No-No of 2024 for the @Astros - #FTLive reacts 🔥🔥🔥 ▶️ https://t.co/aKCA88fMc3 https://t.co/mgTqATVdNI
Ken Rosenthal, Todd Kalas & JJ Cooper join; Ronel Blanco throws first no-hitter | Foul Territory https://t.co/cplGDcG7QU
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco throws first no-hitter of MLB season https://t.co/YjEqxjes2Y
Before his no-hitter Monday, Ronel Blanco had never thrown more than six innings in an MLB game. When he wasn’t training, he washed cars part time in his hometown of Santiago to help support himself and his mother. Now, he's in the record books forever. https://t.co/nX3NvwoTnO https://t.co/Wn8nIriJDH
On a Day for No-Hit Bids, Astros Righty Ronel Blanco Finishes the Job https://t.co/WTwWS1nh3M
We're re-sharing our story from last week on Ronel Blanco's big day when he struck out 10 after welcoming a baby daughter. What a magical week it's been for the 30-year-old @astros pitcher! 💙⚾🧡 #Relentless @LosAstros @JBristolKHOU https://t.co/cXtekAvONs
ICYMI: Ronel Blanco threw the first no-hitter of 2024 last night😏 https://t.co/mPDkEkXVOf
Ronel Blanco thanked God after tossing a no-hitter Story by @jackson5payne https://t.co/6O8yJcFLVC
Who is Ronel Blanco? The numbers behind the Astros' newest no-hitter. 👀 https://t.co/b7zUmwcmDY https://t.co/cfr967AxXX
The Astros’ 10-0 rout of the Blue Jays, in which Ronel Blanco threw the 17th no-hitter in their franchise history, marked Houston’s first win this season. https://t.co/XnxeXLR20d
Who is Ronel Blanco? The numbers behind Astros' newest no-hitter https://t.co/ZR5D4HiVXA
Tipping our cap to Ronel Blanco 🧢👏 Throwing a no-hitter in just his 8th career start. Congrats, Ronel! @astros https://t.co/MT6yUPGiA8
CONGRATS! 👼⚾ Less than a week after welcoming a new daughter and making his first Opening Day roster, Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco threw his first career no-hitter. ⭐ MORE: https://t.co/S7HlATwIs2 https://t.co/yhuNSSG0Mh
Fantasy Sports Daily, Ep.111 - The No-Hitter https://t.co/6pXmIK5RQ9
Let’s rewind to last night ⏮️ Check out all 27 outs from Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter! https://t.co/7lkGuZS14v
When Oz Ocampo signed that corps of Latin pitchers as Astros International Scouting Director, Blanco's no-hitter last night was the fourth thrown by the group.
NO-HITTER! 🚨 Ronel Blanco walked George Springer twice, but no other Blue Jays player reached base all game! It's MLB's first no-hitter of the year and the Astros' first win of the year! MORE: https://t.co/p2XwCErOxD https://t.co/ToOMcvFdMW
The latest addition to our list of no-hitters: Ronel Blanco. See the full list here: https://t.co/9PajqP8rqP https://t.co/LA1aGWt3gM
Ronel Blanco's no-hitter is another in a line of moments that are 'so Astros' https://t.co/Abdtqri5SG
Houston Astros unlikely star Ronel Blanco pulls off first no-hitter of the season! Just five games into the Astros' season, Blanco's no-hitter was the earliest in MLB history. https://t.co/8RfRY8Dm5c
Ronel Blanco awoke on Monday anonymous, another big right-hander blending into the Astros’ heralded pitching pipeline. In his eighth major-league start, one few expected him to make entering the spring, Blanco threw the 17th no-hitter in team history. 🔗 https://t.co/nX3NvwoTnO
Who is Ronel Blanco? How does he fit among the Astros’ recent successes in the international market? Chandler has the answers in a spectacular story about the pitcher who threw the first no-hitter of the season. https://t.co/EqWu26zFrc
Astros fill-in Ronel Blanco tosses unlikely no-hitter against the Blue Jays. https://t.co/htqx92ViOG https://t.co/LwFKrLt05B
Ronel Blanco was a long shot to make the Astros’ roster. In the span of six days, he saw the birth of his daughter, was named a starter and tossed a no-hitter. https://t.co/o0E4QBjCJI
Listen to the radio call of the final out during Ronel Blanco's no-hitter for the Astros. https://t.co/WTUEki1gJ7
Ronel Blanco was in the #Astros' rotation only because of injuries. So of course he threw the season's first no-hitter. Steve Drumwright (@DrummerWrites) recaps the amazing performance in #MLBNewsYouShouldKnow. https://t.co/Fe6eNzhgsb https://t.co/Ya9uCjdxkh
The First No Hitter Of The 2024 Season Comes From 30 Year Old Ronel Blanco, In Just His 8th Career Start! @editti22 https://t.co/t8salcTgnJ https://t.co/Roqu52jBvY
Astros insider: Ronel Blanco's no-hitter punctuates a 'long road' and unforgettable week https://t.co/xQjjzpIAqQ
No-hitter! Astros' Ronel Blanco tosses gem against Toronto in eighth career start https://t.co/2mTdkSB1U3
In 8th MLB start, Astros righty Ronel Blanco fires 1st no-no of '24 https://t.co/8G6I11cuaU
Houston’s Blanco Throws the First No-Hitter in the Majors This Season in a 10-0 Win over Toronto https://t.co/c7gmqsykRb
Ronel Blanco throws no-hitter for Houston Astros - earliest no-no in MLB history https://t.co/HFWbjAfSF8
LISTEN: How Ronel Blanco's no-hitter sounded on Houston Astros radio https://t.co/or8pFnpebR
The First No Hitter Of The 2024 Season Comes From 30 Year Old Ronel Blanco, In Just His 8th Career Start! https://t.co/qY1Z4X1qfC https://t.co/ccTLrPVxVC