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The Dominican right-hander returned from a long-term injury, but his pitches still don't have the same ability to dominate.

With the postseason in reach, the Houston Astros are precariously perched atop the AL West standings. These players face the most pressure to keep them there.

Ronel Blanco takes the mound Friday night for his fourth start since coming back from Tommy John surgery, and on paper, it's not pretty: 0-1, a 7.36 ERA, and a 1.30 WHIP through his first three starts back, per MLB.

After dominating Friday night, the Houston Astros continue their series against the Texas Rangers Saturday night at Daikin Park. The Astros are 56-55 after Friday night's 11-2 win, and they are now in first place in the AL West. The Rangers currently sit at 55-55 after the loss.

The Astros look to complete the sweep Sunday afternoon against the White Sox at Rate Field. Ronel Blanco takes the mound for his second start of the season against White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde. First pitch is at 1:10 PM CT, and the Astros are riding a five game winning streak heading into it.

Ronel Blanco made his first start since May 17, 2025, against the Miami Marlins Monday night at Daikin Park, and the Astros' losing streak is over. While his performance wasn't perfect, it was a glimpse of hope that the Astros needed to see on the mound.

The four runs he allowed overshadowed the real story: Blanco returned with the best arsenal of his career.

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