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Blanton solid on mound, Werth hits grand slam in Phils' win

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- Inspired by Pedro Martinez and Cliff Lee, Joe Blanton put more goose eggs on the scoreboard. Blanton tossed six scoreless innings, Jayson Werth hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday night. Blanton (10-7) allowed five hits and struck out seven. The Phillies were one out away from recording three consecutive shutouts for the first time in 40 years when Willie Harris singled in a run off Tyler Walker. The Phillies beat the N ...

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