Hamels sparkles, unlucky to take ND
News: Ryan Madson's fifth blown save in nine opportunities cost Cole Hamels his first victory since July 28 after the left-hander pitched shutout ball for the first time in 2 1/2 months, repeatedly working out of trouble while throwing 123 pitches over eight innings on Wednesday against the Pirates. He allowed seven hits and walked two, striking out seven and lowering his ERA to 4.52 on the year. [...]



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