MLB Roundup: Phillies sweep Braves again

 
Cole Hamels came within one out of his second shutout of the Braves this season, making the Phillies' second series sweep of the year in Atlanta look easy as first-place Philadelphia prepares to play host to the Mets in a four-game series. [link]

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King Cole leads Phillies to sweep

It's amazing how quickly things can turn around. Heading into this week, things looked grim for the Phillies, who had lost 11 of their last 14 games and were losing their grip on first place. Now, following a three game sweep of the Braves, everything seems right again. Cole Hamels was the story of tonight's win.... Click the link for more, including highlights.
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Use That Arm Delicately

The Phillies swept the Braves in Atlanta once again, carried by starter Cole Hamels, who went eight and two-thirds innings, struck out seven and only allowed one run courtesy a ninth-inning, two-out RBI double from Brian McCann. He was one out away from a complete game shut-out, and it was obvious that manager Charlie Manuel was going to let Hamels attempt to get it. But was it a good decision?
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Grooming tips with Sarge Matthews (w/ bonus nutshot!)

I’d like to bring to your attention a couple clips from last night’s Phillies game: First up - Phillies 2nd string colorman, Sarge Matthews, talks candidly about his “down there” grooming habits. It’s quite disturbing ...
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