The Phillies failed to give starting pitcher Cole Hamels much in the way of support yet again Wednesday against the Cubs, as his winless streak stretched to five starts.
Hamels tossed seven strong innings in the game, allowing just two runs on six hits. Unfortunately, the Phillies' offense mustered little support for Hamels, who exited the game stuck in a 2-2 tie.
Hamels struck out three batters and walked none, while tossing 61 of 82 pitches for strikes. The Phillies would go on to lose the game, 5-2, with Hamels settling for a no-decision. He is now 0-2 over his last five starts, despite lasting at least seven innings in four of five starts and posting a 2.43 ERA over that span.
Hamels remains 4-13 on the season with a 3.81 ERA through 24 starts. He will try to win for the first time since July 9 when he takes the mound Monday against the Braves.