May 10 -- AS THE ROTATION TURNS

BY SCOTT LAUBER

Quick turnaround today with a 12:35 p.m. first pitch for the rubber game against the Braves, so we'll make this quick: The Phillies lost yesterday, and while the offense was a big reason (four hits against Javier Vazquez), Joe Blanton once again failed to provide them with a quality start and gave up two more homers. So, for those of you who have lost track, here's a look at the eyesore numbers of the Phillies' starters through 28 games:

Cole Hamels: 1-2, 6.17 ERA, 5 HR
Brett Myers: 2-2, 5.35 ERA, 10 HR
Jamie Moyer: 3-2, 7.26 ERA, 10 HR
Joe Blanton: 1-3, 6.82 ERA, 8 HR
Chan Ho Park: 0-1, 6.67 ERA, 5 HR

Blanton thought he pitched far better than his line yesterday. He also said the Phillies starters aren't overly concerned about their worst-in-the-majors 6.47 ERA. "I don't think anybody's worried," Blanton said. "I think you can ask all four other guys. I wouldn't say we don't care, but we know it's a long season. We know what we can do. What was it, my sixth start? That's not very many. There' a lot more."

Myers will go to the mound today. We examined his struggles a few days ago. It'll be interesting to monitor his velocity, but, of course, the big thing for Myers will be keeping the ball in the park.

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