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Hamels Throws 4 Inning Rehab Start in Clearwater

Cole Hamels tossed four innings in Clearwater today against the Dunedin Blue Jays, giving up two runs while striking out four. The two runs came on two solo homers by leadoff hitter Dwight Smith Jr. Yes, that Dwight Smith. Hamels tossed 50 pitches, 33 for strikes.

There’s a chance we see Hamels in the Phillies rotation by the end of the month, barring setbacks.

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.