Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels pitched well enough in his last start Saturday to pick up the win, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in seven innings against the Nationals. Unfortunately, the Phillies waited until after Hamels left the game to rally for a 3-2 win.
Hamels will be looking for his first win of the season Thursday, when he makes his third start and second against the Nationals.
The left-hander has had pretty good success in his career against Washington, going 15-8 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 33 starts. He has not allowed more than three earned runs in his last 13 starts against Washington.