Writer: Kevin Durso

Phillies turn to Hamels to keep things going

Kevin Durso Sports Editor

Published09 Jul 2013

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Cole Hamels and Carlos Ruiz will look to keep the Phillies going against the Nationals on Tuesday. (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia)

John Lannan pitched eight shutout innings on Monday night. This morning, it you looked at the ERA of the five starters that currently make up the Phillies' rotation, you'd find a shocking revelation. The pitcher with the worst ERA is Cole Hamels.

That's the arm the Phillies (44-46) will turn to on Tuesday night as they try to take a hold of the series against the Nationals (46-43).

Hamels (3-11, 4.38 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies. Hamels won just his third game of the season on July 4, beating the Pirates allowing two runs – one earned – on five hits in seven innings. He faced the Nationals on May 26, taking the loss after allowing five runs – three earned – on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. In his career against the Nationals, Hamels is 13-6 with a 2.64 ERA. At Citizens Bank Park, he is 49-38 with a 3.35 ERA.

The Phillies will face right-hander Taylor Jordan (0-1, 2.70 ERA). Jordan allowed two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings in his last start, taking a no-decision against the Brewers. Jordan is making his third major-league start and first against the Phillies and at Citizens Bank Park.

Game Notes:

In the last week, Ben Revere is hitting .444 (12-for-27) with two doubles, a triple and five RBI.
Scott Hairston is leading off for the Nationals, making his debut after being traded by the Cubs this weekend. Hairston is a career .400 (12-for-30) off Hamels with five doubles, five home runs and nine RBI.
The Phillies are 17-9 against NL East opponents since April 19. The Nationals are 10-12 and the Braves are 12-12.

Phillies lineup