Ronel Blanco Dominates with 7 Hitless Innings as Astros Defeat Tigers 4-1
Blanco, who threw a no-hitter earlier this season, was pulled after seven innings; Altuve's three-run homer secures the win.
- Blanco allowed no hits through seven innings, walking three and striking out eight.
- The Astros' combined no-hit bid was broken in the eighth inning by Wenceel Pérez's single.
- Blanco was replaced by Ryan Pressly, who gave up the Tigers' first hit.
- Jose Altuve's three-run home run in the second inning provided a crucial lead for the Astros.
- Detroit's Kenta Maeda struggled, allowing four runs and five hits over five innings.