Blanton had a rocky start on Mon. night. But the fact is he did have a three run lead. Then a solid single and a bloop single. Exit Blanton and in comes De La Rosa who promptly gives up a walk and an RBI single. The two runs get charged to Blanton.
The fact is that a true reliever (something that is rare in Anaheim) should have stopped the Rangers without scoring. Afterall, his arm is fresh, he is being seen for the first time that night.
Don't ever trust ERA's they don't reflect the true story.
BTW, the Angel position players need make the pitching staff and especially the relievers, take a separate plane on road trips. Because these guys aren't acting like they want to pitch in the major leagues and most of them are a big waste of a uniform.