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Blanton outshines Johnson's 10-K effort as Phillies take doubleheader opener

Associated Press

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MIAMI -- Joe Blanton said he approached his matchup against Josh Johnson like any other, and for the Philadelphia Phillies, that worked fine. Blanton allowed two hits in seven shutout innings to outpitch the Marlins' ace, and Philadelphia won the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, 9-3. The victory reduced to five the Phillies' magic number for clinching the NL East. Blanton (11-7) struck out nine and walked two. Johnson (15-5) twice struck out the side and had 10 strikeouts in five innings ...

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