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| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 4.05 | 12-11 | 99 | 1.38 | 71st | 12.17 |
| 3rd String | Tracked By: 2 | |||||
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Blackburn solid through five-plus
News: Minnesota SP Nick Blackburn had a solid start in Game 2 of the ALDS but ended up taking a no decision. He lasted 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits. He struck out three and walked two for a 1.59 ERA. [...]
Twins | Blackburn sharp in Game 2
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn gave up just three hits and one run in 5 2/3 innings for a no-decision against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Division Series Friday, Oct. 9.
Nick Blackburn limited the Yankees to one earned run over 5
Nick Blackburn limited the Yankees to one earned run over 5 2/3 innings on Friday but the Twins dropped Game 2 of the ALDS in extra innings. Blackburn was brilliant through the first five frames of the game, holding the Yanks to no hits and fanning three. [...]
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Nick Blackburn Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 03 09 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | none | 15.00 | 17 |
| 2 | Sep 29 09 | 7.0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | none | 13.50 | 22 |
| 3 | Sep 21 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | win | 26.00 | 0 |
| 4 | Sep 16 09 | 6.1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | win | 19.66 | 12.84 |
| 5 | Sep 11 09 | 3.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | loss | -1.50 | 30.5 |
| 6 | Sep 06 09 | 6.2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | loss | 9.32 | 19.68 |
| 7 | Aug 31 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | win | 27.00 | 5 |
| 8 | Aug 26 09 | 5.2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 3 | loss | 2.82 | 22.68 |
| 9 | Aug 21 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | none | 12.50 | 14 |
| 10 | Aug 16 09 | 2.1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | loss | -2.34 | 32.16 |
| 11 | Aug 11 09 | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | loss | -4.68 | 41.18 |
| 12 | Aug 06 09 | 6.1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | loss | 8.16 | 20.34 |
| 13 | Jul 31 09 | 6.2 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4 | none | 7.32 | 27.68 |
| 14 | Jul 25 09 | 3.2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | loss | -2.18 | 34.68 |
| 15 | Jul 20 09 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | none | -3.50 | 31.5 |
| 16 | Jul 10 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | win | 18.00 | 26 |
| 17 | Jul 05 09 | 9.0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | win | 34.00 | 1.5 |
| 18 | Jun 29 09 | 6.0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | loss | 8.50 | 31.5 |
| 19 | Jun 24 09 | 8.0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3 | loss | 9.00 | 20 |
| 20 | Jun 18 09 | 9.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | win | 30.50 | 0 |
| 21 | Jun 11 09 | 8.0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | none | 11.50 | 17.82 |
| 22 | Jun 06 09 | 7.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | none | 10.50 | 30.5 |
| 23 | May 31 09 | 6.0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | win | 17.00 | 14.5 |
| 24 | May 31 09 | 6.0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | win | 17.00 | 14.5 |
| 25 | May 26 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | win | 25.00 | 12 |
| 26 | May 21 09 | 7.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | win | 22.50 | 11 |
| 27 | May 16 09 | 7.2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | none | 10.82 | 16.68 |
| 28 | May 10 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | none | 17.00 | 11.5 |
| 29 | May 05 09 | 3.1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | loss | -3.84 | 33.34 |
| 30 | Apr 29 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | win | 20.50 | 15 |
| 31 | Apr 24 09 | 7.0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | win | 24.00 | 17 |
| 32 | Apr 17 09 | 6.1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | none | 6.66 | 17.66 |
| 33 | Apr 12 09 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | loss | 6.50 | 34 |
| 34 | Apr 07 09 | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | none | 1.50 | 29 |
| Totals: | 207.7 | 99 | 247 | 42 | 411.72 | ||||
Nick Blackburn Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Nick Blackburn has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
Top| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN (8) | TB (3) | Nick Blackburn (2) | Scott Kazmir (6) | +5 |
| 2 | MIN | CHW | Nick Blackburn | n/a | +5 |
| 1 | MIN (5) | PIT (1) | Nick Blackburn (1) | Zach Duke (3) | +4 |
| 1 | MIN (6) | DET (2) | Nick Blackburn (1) | Rick Porcello (4) | +4 |
| 1 | MIN (5) | BOS (2) | Nick Blackburn (1) | Jon Lester (5) | +3 |
| 2 | MIN | CLE | Nick Blackburn | n/a | +1 |
| 1 | MIN (1) | BAL (5) | Nick Blackburn (3) | Jeremy Guthrie (1) | -4 |
| 1 | MIN (5) | OAK (12) | Nick Blackburn (6) | Clayton Mortensen (1) | -7 |
| 1 | MIN (6) | KC (14) | Nick Blackburn (4) | Kyle Davies (1) | -8 |
| Totals: | Games: 11 | +3 | |||
Away Breakdown
Top| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MIN | CHW | Nick Blackburn | n/a | +21 |
| 2 | MIN | TB | Nick Blackburn | n/a | +2 |
| 3 | MIN | CLE | Nick Blackburn | n/a | +1 |
| 1 | MIN (3) | MIL(4) | Nick Blackburn (3) | Todd Coffey (0) | -1 |
| 1 | MIN (2) | KC(4) | Nick Blackburn (2) | Luke Hochevar (0) | -2 |
| 1 | MIN (5) | ANA(11) | Nick Blackburn (6) | Matt Palmer (2) | -6 |
| 1 | MIN (0) | DET(9) | Nick Blackburn (6) | Rick Porcello (0) | -9 |
| Totals: | Games: 12 | +6 | |||
Nick Blackburn Fan Comments
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here's a comment.... -12 does not get the job done!! blackburn better step up his game!!!!!

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