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Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco, mid-pitch, against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1, 2024.

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Wow! Blue Jays–Astros No-Hitter!

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30 May 1993: Pitcher Jose Canseco of the Texas Rangers prepares to throw the ball during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his last inning as a pitcher and he returned to outfielder duties. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

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