Thursday: Phils fall to Nats, trail Mets by three games

Washington shortstop Cristian Guzman went 3-for-5, including a bases-clearing double in the eight inning, as the Nationals defeated the Phillies 9-7. The Phils lick their wounds before a pivotal series with the Mets. This was a difficult pill to swallow because the offense was finally there. Defeat was set in motion by Joe Blanton, who allowed four runs in four-plus innings, the second lousy start of the series. Blanton was brought in to devour innings and hasn't done it. He's...