It looks like that Cole Hamels is finally back. Through five innings tonight Cole was throwing a perfect game but a base hit broke that up. Cole was really good tonight, by using his change-up effectively and locating his pitches. He went eight innings and allowed just one run.
The Phillies offense kicked off with a double by Jimmy Rollins in the fifth inning that drove in a run. Surprisingly they did not hit any home runs but they scored four runs and won the game 4-2. Brad Lidge got his 30th save of the season. Hopefully, Lidge can get his mechanics back and return to his 2008 form.
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Phillies:Consider J.A. Happ a tentative starter for the moment. He strained his intercostal muscle before his scheduled Sept. 7 against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. He missed that start and Saturday's start against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Left-hander Jamie Moyer pitched in Happ's place in both of those games, and he would take his place again if he is unable to pitch Friday against the Braves at Turner Field. The Phillies certainly would love to have Happ back in the rotation. He is a National League Rookie of the Year candidate.
Braves:Tim Hudson has been in position to win each of the three starts that he's made since returning from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery. Most of the 14 hits he's surrendered in his past two outings have occurred in bunches. While allowing four runs in five innings against the Cardinals on Saturday, he surrendered four consecutive first-inning hits and exited after allowing three straight hits to open the sixth. In his lone start against the Phillies last year, Hudson allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings.
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