Cole Hamels pitched eight shutout innings against the Pirates tonight, walking two and striking out seven. That gives Hamels two good K/BB games in a row. Is he on his way back? He pitched a few good games in July as he appeared to work his way back, only to start August with three iffy games. In six of his last 10 games he’s shown good control, so he does appear to be getting back his stuff. If Cole is on his way back, a three-some of Hamels, Happ and Lee would be very tough to beat in the post season.

The Phillies win 4-1, but Madson blows the save. Howard wins the game with a three-run homer in the 10th.