Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels tossed seven innings of one-run ball Thursday for High-A Clearwater in what is expected to be his final rehab start.  He could join the Phillies rotation in Los Angels and pitch on April 22.

Hamels gave up just three hits, walked one and struck out two in what should be his final rehab start.  The left-hander has posted a 2.12 ERA and 12/1 K/BB ratio over his 17 rehab innings to this point, clearing the way for him to rejoin the Phillies' rotation early next week.

The lefty should be set to go on Tuesday against the Dodgers right after Cliff Lee and before AJ Burnett giving the Phillies a very formidable 1-2-3 at the top of the rotation.

 

 

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