Niall Ennis - a former Rovers loanee - prodded wide for Blackpool in the opening exchanges.
The hosts then fashioned their first chance as Neill Byrne saw an acrobatic effort tipped over by Bailey Peacock-Farrell. But the Blackpool stopper was powerless to prevent Rovers taking the lead, not long after. Robbie Gotts recycled a free-kick and swung in a cross that was powered home by the head of skipper Owen Bailey.
The second half, much like the first, was a largely quiet affair with chances at a premium. Luke Molyneux drew a decent save from Peacock-Farrell and then Blackpool gave the hosts a scare when sub Josh Bowler smacked a post from distance.
Rovers doubled their lead when sub Hakeeb Adelakun fired home from inside the area. There was a late scare though when another sub, Ashley Fletcher, prodded home to halve the deficit. Blackpool then went down to ten men when Fraser Horsfall received a second yellow for a cynical trip on Molyneux. Thankfully, the hosts saw it out as they moved on to 43 points - five clear of the relegation zone.
Here's how we rated the Rovers players today:
5. Jack Senior 7
Like Sterry, he was seldom troubled defensively with not much down his flank first half. Changed second half but he coped well. Chipped in with most number of tackles of any Rovers player. Photo: Craig Hawkhead / AHPIX LTD
6. Owen Bailey 7
Skipper opened the scoring with his 15th of a quite remarkable season. Belting header, too, to beat Peacock-Farrell to it. Solid showing in the engine room as he drove Rovers over the line. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. Robbie Gotts 8
Tenacious, as per, and lovely delivery for Bailey's goal. Four key passes, too, as he continued his superb form since the turn of the year. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
8. Luke Molyneux 6
Not many sparks of magic on display as the winger had a relatively quiet day at the races. Did come close second half with a shot the Blackpool stopper was equal to. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD