Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco tossed for sticky substance on glove
Published: May 15, 2024, 1:29 p.m.
Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected before the start of the fourth inning of his Tuesday start following a lengthy inspection of his glove by the umpiring crew.
Blanco logged three scoreless innings against the visiting Oakland Athletics, allowing four hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Crew chief Laz Diaz ejected Blanco after his glove was confiscated and inspected between innings.
Astros manager Joe Espada offered a mild protest but quickly acquiesced as Blanco retreated to the dugout and home clubhouse.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) reacts after being ejected prior to the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) meets with the umpires after confiscating the glove of Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) prior to the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) reacts after retiring the side against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.Umpires meet at the pitcher's mound after confiscating the glove of Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) prior to the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) walks to the bullpen to warm up prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) reacts after Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) is ejected prior to the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
