Hamels takes hill in series opener against Cardinals

  View image | gettyimages.com After a week playing in the comforts of home, the Phillies (7-12) close out April and ring in May with a 10-game road trip that begins on Monday. Searching for his first win will be Phillies ace Cole Hamels, who could also be auditioning as the Phillies opponent, the St. […]

Kevin Durso  •  27 Apr 2015
Phillies sloppy play hands win to Marlins

  View image | gettyimages.com Cole Hamels is still in search of his first win of the season. On Wednesday, Hamels allowed one unearned run on his own error and nothing else. The Phillies gave Hamels one run of support. Just your typical Cole Hamels start. The Marlins took the lead on a balk, of […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Apr 2015
Hamels looks to lead Phillies to series win over Marlins

  View image | gettyimages.com Tuesday night saw the Phillies (5-9) offense break out for seven runs in a series opening win, complete with Ryan Howard's first home run of the season that put the Phillies in front for good. The series continues on Wednesday night as the Phillies go for their second series win […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Apr 2015
Homers continue to hurt Hamels, Phils losing streak hits 5 games

  View image | gettyimages.com Michael Taylor belted a solo home run in the fifth, the seventh home run allowed by Cole Hamels this season. Through those five innings, he had allowed just 10 hits in 17 innings on the season. The home runs, and a two-run double by Ryan Zimmerman to break things open […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Apr 2015
Slumping Phillies open another series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com A struggling offense has been the primary reason for the Phillies (3-6) current four-game losing streak. There aren't many bright spots in the lineup and it has shown as the Mets dominated a three-game series sweep earlier this week. The Phillies next series comes in Washington as they meet the […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Apr 2015
Game 4 Preview: Williams debuts as Phillies open series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com As the starting pitchers have gone, so have the Phillies (1-2). David Buchanan joined Cole Hamels on Thursday night in first-start struggles, allowing six runs in the third inning allowing the Boston Red Sox to claim the series. Jerome Williams makes his first impression on the 2015 season Friday night. […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Apr 2015
Phillies And Cole Hamels Open Up Series Against D-Backs, Tuffy Gosewisch

The Phillies have certainly been entertaining these past two nights. Taking three of four from the Rockies, the Phillies have won two straight games and have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. As September moves right around the corner and it becomes apparent that the Phillies have nothing to lose, they may finally […]

Erik Seybold  •  23 Aug 2013
Phillies Look to Build Off Last Night’s Win Behind Cole Hamels Tonight

It's pretty sad that with this team, a four-run lead isn't good enough to breathe easily. Last night the Phillies led the Cubs 9-5 headed into the top of the ninth inning and after Jonathan Papelbon allowed three runs to score (two earned) the Phillies were able to clinch their first win in nearly a […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Aug 2013
Brad Lidge Retires As A Phillie as Former Team Looks For Win Over Giants

(Photo: @ToddZolecki) He went 41 for 41 in save opportunities. He carried the success through the post season, securing 7 saves in as many opportunities for a total of 48-for-48. He did the unthinkable and the unimaginable. He did something that one man, Tug McGraw, did 28 years prior. Brad Lidge sealed the deal against […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Aug 2013