Phillies starter Cole Hamels wasn't perfect on Friday, but he was still very good in the loss to the Rockies. Hamels went eight brilliant innings, allowing five hits and two runs. Both runs came on a pair of Troy Tulowitzki solo home runs in the first and third innings.
Unfortunately for the Phillies, Hamels was outdueld by Chad Bettis, who came with eight outs of a perfect game. Still, it was an impressive performance by Hamels, who has now pitched at least seven innings in six of his 11 starts this season.
Hamels (5-4) also tied a season-high with nine strikeouts, while walking one on the evening. He lowered his ERA to 2.91 and will take the mound next on Thursday at home against the Reds.