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He lasted simply three innings once more, permitting 5 runs on eight hits, bringing his ERA up from three. Through 71 games, Francoeur has eight home runs, 38 RBIs and a. 257 average. It would be Hamels’ last inning as right-hander Justin De Fratus replaced him to start the fourth. Only the Phillies (11-37) are worse.Marlins starter Tom Koehler (7-6) allowed three runs in the first two innings but lasted six innings. “He had said during the All-Star break that the team should “(blank) or get off the pot” and deal him before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. He showed fortitude after giving up five runs in the second, including two homers, by gutting out four subsequent scoreless innings on two hits. Francoeur said trade rumors could be affecting Hamels. Lance Lynn at home against the Mets’ weak lineup is the ideal pitcher you want in your lineup.

“I just ran into it”, Morgan said. “I’m going to enjoy today and this weekend”. A trade would help replenish Philadelphia’s farm system and give the Phillies some financial relief.

Hamels has made five starts this season on an extra day of rest and been dominant, posting a 1.29 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 41 strikeouts in 35 innings. “It was unhealthy out there”, he said.

Mackanin conceded that the timing of his bad outings is unfortunate given the looming trade deadline. He’s pitched in two World Series. “I’m seeing a doctor; we’ll have him evaluate it”. “It looked like he came apart a little bit. I think the pride factor kicks in”.

“Any time you win a series is good but to sweep one is really nice, and hopefully will get us ready to play “.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Cole Hamels may have hurt his trade value with another poor outing, but the Phillies still managed to get a win thanks to Jeff Francoeur.

“Truly, no”, Hamels said.

Everyone, and I mean everyone, knows that the Dodgers need to acquire at least one reliable starting pitcher before July 31st in order to shore up the rotation and compete with Washington, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and the hack-eyed St. Louis Cardinals come October. It was uncharacteristic of him to waste what could be considered an offensive outburst.

Tonight, Jose Fernandez is the most expensive pitcher tossing against that woeful, awful, no-good Phillies lineup. Edes also highlighted the main point as to the Red Sox and their trust in Hamels: “As much as the Sox have looked at Hamels, you might wonder why Baird needed to parachute in for another peek”. This month, while Hamels is the best starter on the market, the Phillies will still have to compete with other teams looking to move high-level arms like Johnny Cueto. “I haven’t seen the doctor (to) have him evaluate me”. “It is what it is”.

The Phillies announced before the game that RHP Aaron Nola will make his major league debut on Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

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Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, who was the next batter after Mathis, flared a two-strike, two-out single to plate the go-ahead run.

Ryan Howard had an RBI for the Phillies, who snapped a five-game losing streak while winning for just the eighth time in their last 34 games. Since June 6, Francoeur is hitting. The second baseman knocked in Miami’s lone run with one of the two-base hits.

The five runs against Miami nearly matched the seven the Phillies had scored for Hamels over that stretch.

The revival of Francoeur has been one of the pleasant developments during this frustrating season.