Time for Hamels to come of age
Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, just 24 years old, has already proven himself as a Major League force. Despite receiving paltry run support in most of his third season, he managed to win 14 games. His ERA is just over 3, and he fanned 196 batters while walking only 56.
But today he can reach a new level.
It is critical that the Phillies win Game 1 of the NLDS at home against the Brewers. In a short series, you never want to give your underdog life — especially when the dog has an ace named CC Sabathia. Milwaukee’s MVP will pitch Game 2 on three days’ rest and Game 5 on full rest, if it gets that far. The Phillies, who barely lasted long enough in the 2007 postseason to make anyone remember, can’t afford to take any chances.
This is the biggest game of Cole Hamels’ life. And while it’s about numbers, it’s about more than that. It’s about winning, it’s about the postseason, it’s about clutch. It’s about magic.
It’s about what separates the very good players from the greats.
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