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NLDS | Cole Hamels pitches Phillies past Brewers in opener

 
Cole Hamels pitched eight brilliant innings and Philadelphia took advantage of Mike Cameron's miscue in center field for a 3-1 win over Milwaukee in their playoff opener Wednesday. (link)

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