Astros Get First Win of Season With Blanco No-Hitter, Rockets at Timberwolves

Published: April 2, 2024, 9:01 p.m.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 with pitcher Ronel Blanco recording the first no-hitter of the MLB season. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss his first win as a MLB manager. The Astros earned their first win of the season following four straight losses to the New York Yankees. "The character of our team showed last night," Espada said. Framber Valdez will return to the mound Tuesday in the second of a three-game series against the Blue Jays. The message to Valdez ahead of tonight's matchup is to "just get the ball in the zone," Espada said. Shortstop Jeremy Pe\xf1a also joins to talk about his first homerun since July 5 of last season. Matt and Ross preview the Rockets taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves, break down the Final Four for both the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball tournament, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.