Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels had his best outing of the season Sunday against the Mets, which included a season-high 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't not close out a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning, costing Hamels his first win of the season.
Hamels ran into some early trouble Sunday. He allowed a leadoff single to Eric Young, who would steal second and eventually score on David Wright's RBI single. But Hamels would settle down to strand two runners in the first inning and finished with two strikeouts in the first as well.
The first-inning run would be the only run the left-handed hurler would allow in seven innings. He gave up seven hits and three walks in the quality start.
With off-days Monday and Thursday, Hamels is not expected to make his next start until Sunday against the Reds.