3 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels struck out 10 Marlins on Monday, but he still took a loss after allowing two runs in six innings.

Even Alex Sanabia proved too much for the Phillies offense. Hamels is now 1-7 this year, even though he's given the Phillies seven quality starts in 10 tries. The Phillies have been limited to one or no runs in half of his outings.

8 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels yielded five runs and two homers in five innings Wednesday in a loss to the Indians.

Hamels dropped to 1-6, but this is his first poor outing since April 7; he had a 2.41 ERA over his previous six starts. Subpar command has definitely plagued him this season, but it doesn't help matters that the Phillies have completely thrown defense out the window and started going with a Domonic Young-John Mayberry Jr.-Delmon Young outfield.

14 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels gave up two runs in six innings in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Hamels labored at times, as he walked five and threw just 54 out of 98 pitches for strikes. While he managed to keep the damage to a minimum, he just didn't get any run support. With a 4.18 ERA and 43/22 K/BB ratio across 51 2/3 innings, Hamels has been inconsistent in the early part of the season, but we're expecting better results moving forward. He'll try again for his second win next week against the Indians.

19 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels held the Marlins to two runs over eight innings Saturday but took his fourth loss.

Hamels struck out six batters and didn't issue a walk, but he allowed solo homers to Marcell Ozuna and Chris Valaika, and the Philadelphia offense failed to bail him out. Hamels is now 1-4 with a 4.34 ERA in seven starts this season. He will hope to get better support in his next scheduled outing against the Diamondbacks.

25 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels pitched around six walks to pick up his first win Sunday, allowing one run over six frames in a 5-1 victory over the Mets.

The left-hander was uncharacteristically wild, but he was able to pitch around it by permitting just two hits and striking out eight. Hamels' first two starts this season were rough, but he's posted a 2.33 ERA since. The southpaw has a good shot to keep it going next weekend against the feeble Marlins' lineup.

30 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels remained winless despite a superb start Tuesday, as he held the Pirates to two run while striking out six over eight frames.

He allowed seven hits - including a solo homer to Gaby Sanchez - while walking just one. Hamels threw 118 pitches after failing to crack the 100-pitch mark in three of his first four outings. The left-hander has registered a quality start each of the last three times out and has struck out nearly a batter per inning, but he's still looking for his first W. He'll get another crack at it Sunday against the Mets.

1 Month Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Cole Hamels pitched well in a no-decision Thursday, giving up three runs while striking out eight over seven frames in a loss to the Cardinals.

The first two runs Hamels surrendered came under dubious circumstances, as it appeared that a Yadier Molina two-RBI double in the fourth inning actually landed just foul. It was a nice showing regardless, as the lefty permitted just five hits and walked a pair. Hamels has put up two straight solid outings, but he's still looking for his first win. He'll take a 6.46 ERA and 1.44 WHIP into next week's start against the Pirates.

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