October 26, 2008
Blanton Blast
With Edwin Jackson on the mound, Joe Blanton homers with two out in the bottom of the sixth. The ball is flying out in Philadelphia tonight. That's not only the first hit of his career, but the first extra-base hit of his career. Before that at bat, he had struck out in all but one plate appearance this post season.
The first World Series home run by a pitcher since 1974 gives the Phillies a 6-2 lead at the end of five innings.
Update: Blanton walks one and hits one in the sixth, but also strikes out two more to raise his total to seven. He's hitting the corners with great accuracy tonight, and the Phillies lead 6-2 going to the bottom of the sixth.