Blanco spent the morning of March 26 at the hospital with his wife and newborn daughter. Then he struck out 10 for the 7-3 win over the Triple-A Space Cowboys. HOUSTON — Editor’s note: The week after Blanco made the Astros roster on the final day of Spring Training, he threw a no-hitter in a … Read more
Three Rangers were hit by a former Astros reliever, a connection that was quickly made by Texas fans. DALLAS — The Rangers-Astros rivalry is a tinderbox ready to ignite at the slightest sight of a spark. Even from a Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher, whether he intended to or not. Right-hander Phil Maton entered Monday … Read more
Less than week after welcoming a new daughter and making his first Opening Day roster, the Astros right-hander threw his first career no-hitter. HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and … Read more
42-year-old Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey, who had summitted the mountain 28 times prior, was found dead early Saturday morning about 1,200 feet below the summit. PORTLAND, Ore. — The body of an experienced Mount St. Helens climber has been recovered from the crater of the volcano. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the body … Read more
For Houston, it was their first win of the season. HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 on Monday night. The right-hander struck out seven and walked two. He walked George Springer to start the game and again … Read more
Houston had won eight consecutive games at Globe Life Field, including three ALCS games in a series when the visiting team won all seven games. ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García homered and drove in four runs, Texas left-hander Cody Bradford allowed only two singles pitching into the eighth inning and the World Series champion Rangers … Read more
Houston shut out Toronto for the second time in three games. HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez homered twice amd matched his career high with four hits, Cristian Javier and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Wednesday night. Javier (1-0) allowed the only hit and pitched … Read more