 Complete the following phrase:  In 2006, Blantons ERA rose over a full point to 4.82 and gave up the fifth highest number of hits in the American League 241, resulting in a .309 batting average against. However, he had four more wins than the previous year, posting a 1612 record, striking out 107 batters and walking 58. He pitched his first career complete game shutout against the Kansas City Royals on May 31. Blanton did not pitch in the ALDS for the Athletics, but was named to the roster for the 