Blackburn (3-1) struck out one and allowed five hits over 6.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Angels on Saturday.
Blackburn continues to solidify himself as a productive starter in the Oakland rotation, lowering his ERA to 2.60 since joining the team at the start of July. He lasted a career-high 112 pitches Saturday and didn't allow a runner past first base after the second inning. Although Blackburn's 3.76 K/9 leaves much to be desired, his streak of success should give him plenty of starting opportunities heading into the homestretch of the season -- so long as the team doesn't have an innings limit. Blackburn lines up to face the Orioles at home next Thursday.