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Gameday: Phillies (19-21) vs. Indians (21-17)

Philadelphia Phillies (19-21) vs. Cleveland Indians (21-17)

Cole Hamels (1-5, 4.18) vs. Cory Kluber (2-2, 5.64)

TIME: 1:05, Citizens Bank Park
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Weather: 71, Sunny
Media: Twitter and Facebook

The big news of the day is that the Phillies signed former all-star hurler Carlos Zambrano to a minor league contract. No water coolers were hurt during the signing.

What the signing says to me is that the Phillies think they lack organizational depth at the higher levels that can help should another pitcher go down. It also shows a lack of confidence in Tyler Cloyd and a lack of readiness for Adam Morgan.

For today, keep an eye on Cole Hamels control. He’s walking 3.8 batters per-9, by far the highest rate of his career. Add to it that he already struggles in the day time. His ERA in the afternoon is 3.89 compared to 3.13 at night.

Lineup: Rollins SS, Utley 2B, M. Young 3B, Howard 1B, D. Young RF, Brown LF, Ruiz C, Mayberry CF, Hamels P

GAMEDAY BEER: Bud Light Lime

If you’re into beers that taste a little like beer and a little like windex, then this is your beer. In all seriousness, if it’s super cold, it masks the flavor a little bit and it might taste like Corona. Might.

Pat Gallen

Pat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.