Ronel Blanco faced a setback in the 81st game of the Astros' season, allowing a season-high six runs against the Mets at Citi Field, ending Houston's seven-game winning streak with a 7-2 loss. Blanco, a standout performer for the Astros this season, threw a no-hitter in his first start and has accumulated nine quality starts out of 15 outings with a 2.49 ERA through 90 1/3 innings. Despite Friday's hiccup, Blanco's overall performance remains strong.

By the Numbers
  • Blanco allowed a season-high six runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Mets.
  • Blanco has a 2.49 ERA through 90 1/3 innings this season.
  • Blanco has nine quality starts in 15 outings.
Yes, But

Despite Blanco's strong overall performance, his career-high innings workload might pose durability concerns moving forward.

State of Play
  • Blanco's performance against the Mets marked a rare setback in an otherwise impressive season.
  • Astros manager Joe Espada was ejected in the seventh inning for disputing calls.
  • Despite the loss to the Mets, the Astros have been in good form recently, demonstrating strong offensive capabilities.
What's Next

Blanco will look to bounce back from this performance and continue his strong pitching as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

Blanco's recent struggle against the Mets highlights the unpredictability of sports performances, emphasizing the need for consistency and resilience in elite-level competition.