Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels struggled Saturday against the Mets, taking the loss in his first start after the All-Star break.
Hamels allowed three runs on three hits and two walks in the first inning. He was ultimately charged with four runs on seven hits in five innings of a 5-4 loss. He struck out five and walked two while throwing 60 of 94 pitches for strikes.
Hamels is 4-12 with a 4.16 ERA in 21 starts. He had a four-start unbeaten streak snapped and his next start is Friday against the Tigers.