Johnson’s Strikeouts Not Enough

The Phillies try to take a giant leap toward clinching their third-consecutive division title in today’s double dip with the rival Marlins. Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97) and Josh Johnson (15-4, 3.01) are at the belt. Preview: A pair of reservists get the call for the late afternoon start (4:10 ET). Miguel Cairo gives Pedro Feliz a breather over at third base, while Paul Bako does the...

The passing of Monday signified the Phillies last off day of the season. They won't get another breather until October 5th. 14 games remain between now and then with a doubleheader slated for today. With an 8 game lead on both the Florida Marlins (who they play today) and the Atlanta Braves the postseason seems well within the realm of reality. Game 1 @ 4:10: Joe Blanton (10...

Joe Blanton allowed two hits in seven shutout innings to outpitch Josh Johnson, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 9-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.

Joe Blanton was on the mark and the Phillies offense delivered in game one, but the bats went silent in game two and failed to bail out Jamie Moyer. The Phillies took game one by a score of 9-3 and fell to the Marlins 3-0 in game two.Game OneThe Phillies certainly got things started on the right foot, pacing themselves to an early win.Ryan Howard scored the game's first run in the...

MIAMI(AP) Joe Blanton said he approached his matchup against Josh Johnson like any other, and for the Philadelphia Phillies , that worked fine.

The Phils rung up the Marlins in the opener of today's doubleheader, despite striking out an astonishing 47 times. Joe Blanton continued to pitch quality innings, leaving the Marlins hitless from the second to the eighth inning, while striking out a total of nine batters. Also good news is that the Phils got past the Marlins best starter today, chasing Josh Johnson away...

Joe Blanton allowed two hits in seven shutout innings to outpitch Josh Johnson, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 9-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.

Game 1 The Phillies drew first blood in the double dip in Miami yesterday, as they came on late for a 9-3 win.  Joe Blanton(11-7) went seven shutout innings allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out nine to get the victory.  Ryan Howard had two hits and three RBI to lead the Phillies [...]

For the first time since 1993, the Phillies own a substantial lead in the NL East this late into September. The question is not "if" but a matter of "when" they will clinch the division, their third straight NL East title.If all goes to plan they could clinch as early as Thursday, but in all likelihood the Phillies will be celebrating on the field of Miller Park in Milwaukee and...

Joe Blanton allowed two hits in seven shutout innings to outpitch Josh Johnson, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 9-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.

It's probably fair to say this September hasn't been as exciting as the past few, or the very least, not nearly as dramatic.  Sure, there have been swoons, injuries, hitting droughts, bullpen issues, and plenty of interesting discussions about the potential makeup of the playoff roster.  That's kind of the point though.  We've been talking about the Phillies playoff roster, particularly...

Philadelphia Phillies (87-61) at Florida Marlins (80-70) Game 1: Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97) vs. Josh Johnson, RHP (15-4, 3.01) Game 2: Jamie Moyer (12-9, 5.05) vs. Anibal Sanchez, RHP (2-7, 4.50) Time: Game 1, 4:10 p.m. and Game 2, 7:35 p.m at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Weather: Partly Cloudy, 83 TV:CSN Twitter: Phillies Nation It is hard to overstate [...]