The Phillies got just what the doctor ordered last night, with another gem from Cole Hamels. In what is a sea of inconsistency for this Phillies squad, Hamels has proven time and time again to be a solid ship.
Last night marks his 6th straight start where he's gone six or more innings and allowed less than three earned runs. He's in Curt Schilling territory with that type of pitching.
And, in his past 17 starts, Hamels has only allowed more than three earned runs three times.
Suffice it to say he's the MVP of this team because it's certainly not one of their "bats."
Utley, displayed that Pete Rose-esqe style of play that we've come to love, but he's not MVP material this year. Hurt or not, he hasn't delivered like he was last year or earlier this season.
Hamels not only gets my vote for Cy Young, but MVP. He won't even win a Cy Young though because MLB places so much importance on wins and that will go to Brandon Webb who will win it (he has 19 wins to Hamels' 12).
I can do without Hamels' dodging of questions, like after the game and his standoffish attitude toward the media and fans, but I want him pitching every fifth day.
Hopefully the Phillies get a long-term deal done with him ASAP because the number will only go up the longer they wait.
The Phils and Nats will duke it out again tonight, same time same place at 7:10. Joe Blanton is on the hill against Odalis Perez.
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