Houston Astros (72-83) at Philadelphia Phillies (90-65)
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Yorman Bazardo, RHP (0-2, 9.55) v. Cole Hamels, LHP (10-9, 4.11)
The first game of four will feature Cole Hamels, in what might be his final outing before the post season. By the time his next turn comes, the Phillies hope that the division is locked up, so that he may rest. This will be an important game for Hamels, as the Astros got to him a bit when they met earlier in Houston. Hamels will be opposed by Yorman Bazardo of the Astros. Bazardo is a young righty who has not yet won a game this season.
Yorman Bazardo, RHP (0-2, 9.55) v. Cole Hamels, LHP (10-9, 4.11)
The first game of four will feature Cole Hamels, in what might be his final outing before the post season. By the time his next turn comes, the Phillies hope that the division is locked up, so that he may rest. This will be an important game for Hamels, as the Astros got to him a bit when they met earlier in Houston. Hamels will be opposed by Yorman Bazardo of the Astros. Bazardo is a young righty who has not yet won a game this season.
Cole Hamels is working back into the postseason-MVP form he had last autumn and the Phillies could not be more pleased. With tonight's game potentially being Cole's finally start of the 2009 regular season, he will look to finish strong after enduring one of his toughest seasons as a professional. He will face the Astros, a team that has hit him pretty well, sporting a .296 batting average in 90 career plate appearances. Hamels will look to build success off of his fast ball in the game and stay ahead of the Astros.
The Astros will send Yorman Bazardo to the mound in opposition of Hamels. Aside from having a fun name to pronounce, Bazardo has compiled a lackluster line in 2009. His ERA is up near 10 and he has yet to record a victory. In very limited action against the Phillies, Bazardo has allowed a .500 batting average in four plate appearances. He allowed an earned run in one relief appearance inning versus the Phillies this season. The Phillies will want to wait out this young pitcher and force him to throw strikes that they can handle.
With the magic number at three and the rally towels sure to be waving, the Phillies must buckle down and really focus on tonight's game. While the Braves are in action, they cannot be looking over their shoulder and must take care of business on their own. With a strong start from their ace and a patient offensive approach, the Phillies can have the NL East title within striking distance tomorrow.
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