Maybe they couldn't hit him because there are three of him. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

The whole catching up to the team that is in first place in the division by beating them things has not worked out too well thus far for the Phillies in this series.  Luckily, the Phillies get to send out Cole Hamels in the series finale to attempt to save some face.  They did.

Cole Hamels looks like he is going to be really damn expensive if the Phillies can’t lock him up before he reaches free agency.  After <ahem> accidentally hitting Bryce Harper with a pitch in the bottom of the first and watching him steal home on a lazy pick off throw to first, Cole didn’t allow another run. (more…)