Hamels looked great.. it’s a shame they had to pull him for Nunez to strike out with the bases loaded. and of course madsen brought his problems to poor Cole Hamels game, no win for Cole.

but the kid showed some good stuff. Threw alot of pitches (90+) but gave up only 1 hit in 5 innings,with 7 k’s.. the 5 walks i can expect from a kid who is pitching his first big league game vs names such as Dunn, Encarnacion and Griffey Jr. His change-up looked sweet and he had some great movement on the ball. I wonder how much the reportedly low mound in cincinatti affected him and brought on the 5 walks..

I’m stoked for his next start vs the brewers! I’m hoping for a rain out sometime between now and the 29th, as that would push a projected Hamel start onto my next game at citizens bank park! exciting overall first game. Go Hamels!