Joe Blanton did indeed shut down the Mets last night, with a little help from his friends. Joe lasted seven innings, allowing just three hits while striking out four. Calero and Street finished off the shutout, Street pitching 1 2/3 for his 4th save.

It was the 6th shutout of the day. That's the first time that's happened since Sept. 20, 1998. Complete games are also still way ahead of last year. Through the same number of days into the season, 2.7% of starts were completed last year, 4.3% this season.