ANAHEIM, CA - The 2010 PGL-MLB World Series got underway with a surprising pitchers' duel between San Diego's Joe Blanton and Anaheim's Felix Hernandez. As well as he pitched, going 8 innings allowing just two runs, Hernandez has only himself to blame for the Angels' 2-1 loss to the Padres in Game 1. A balk, a wild pitch and a passed ball all contributed to a rally that helped San Diego score a run. Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson drove in the other San Diego run.
On the mound, Blanton continued his stellar postseason run, winning his third game by going 6 1/3 innings without allowing a run. Closer Chad Qualls pitched the ninth and recorded a shaky save. Padres pitching allowed hits to only Nick Markakis and Lance Berkman in the win. "We knew it was important to come out and play well in the first game," Blanton said. "Now we've won it and taken home-field advantage from Anaheim. That's huge."
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