Kickin’ It Old School: Hamels Shuts Out Nats

Phillies 4, Nationals 0 WP – Cole Hamels (7-1, 2.17) LP – Edwin Jackson (1-2, 3.38) PHILADELPHIA — The only Phillies pitcher that can seem to beat Washington this season is Cole Hamels. Enjoying a career season in which Hamels is looking to get paid, he shut down the Nationals for the second time this … Continue reading Kickin’ It Old School: Hamels Shuts Out Nats

Game 45: Round Two

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies once again find themselves on the brink of being swept at the hands of the Washington Nationals. And once again, Cole Hamels will take the mound in the third game hoping to prevent that sweep and provide a much-needed spark for the team. Hopefully this time he won’t need to … Continue reading Game 45: Round Two

Series Preview: vs Washington Nationals

PHI: 21-21, 5th in NL East; WAS: 24-17, 2nd in NL East When: May 21-23 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Kyle Kendrick (0-3, 5.96) vs Gio Gonzalez (5-1, 2.22) Tuesday: Roy Halladay (4-3, 3.22) vs Jordan Zimmerman (2-4, 2.58) Wednesday: Cole Hamels (6-1, 2.48) vs Edwin Jackson (1-1, 3.31) Broadcast Info Monday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Washington Nationals

Hamels suspended five games

According to Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb, Cole Hamels has been suspended five games for admitting to plunking Bryce Harper during Sunday night’s game 9-3 win. Hamels will begin serving the suspension tonight which means he won’t miss any starts. It is unknown when Hamels will make his next start. It could be Sunday with … Continue reading Hamels suspended five games

Nats GM Rips Hamels For Hitting Harper Intentionally

On late Sunday night in D.C., a rivalry was born. Nationals G.M. Mike Rizzo, all fun-loving with the “Natitude” slogan and the “Take Back the Park” campaign, just went Gizmo on the Phillies. Last night, Cole Hamels fed the Nats G.M. after midnight and he turned ugly in an interview with the Washington Post. (WARNING: … Continue reading Nats GM Rips Hamels For Hitting Harper Intentionally

Phils Prevent Sweep In D.C.

It was the type of win the Phillies needed. Preventing an early-May sweep to the Nationals, the Phillies combined a brilliant outing by Cole Hamels and an offensive outburst by Hunter Pence and the rest of the team to beat the Nationals, 9-3, preventing the sweep in the Nation’s Capital. “Hollywood” Hamels was spectacular as … Continue reading Phils Prevent Sweep In D.C.