Blanton in command as Phillies outpace Padres 5-3

With inexperienced pitchers scheduled the next two nights, the Phillies got exactly what they needed out of Joe Blanton, who delivered seven solid innings and won for the third straight time. Regardless of credentials, the Phillies are asking Blanton to become something of an anchor for their short-handed rotation. So far, the resurgent right-hander has come through. Blanton allowed three runs on six hits, including five strikeouts, snapping the Padres' 10-game home winning streak while extending the Phils' own four-game...