Posted on September 4, 2008 by Andrew Flynn
Blanton Mediocre, Takes Loss Against Nats
Joe Blanton lasted four innings Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks. Blanton was pulled from Wednesday’s start against the Nationals after loading the bases with no outs in the fifth. The Nationals scored twice to take a 4-3 lead and Blanton left as the losing pitcher. He walked away with a no decision after Philadelphia went up 5-4 in the sixth. Blanton allowed four runs and six hits while walking three and struck out two. Blanton has been decent, if underwhelming, since coming to the Phillies, and has lately been unable to pitch deep into games. He’s only reached six innings pitched once in his last five starts. The wins haven’t been there as expected since he is pitching for a contender. (Rotowire, CBS Sports)
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