On a night when Cole Hamels struggled with his control, the Nationals got just enough to beat the Phillies, 4-2. Hamels (13-7, 2.62) fought his way through 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 4 walks, striking out 5 and was seemingly in trouble all the time. Kyle Kendrick did a good job, throwing the next 3 innings and giving up just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, keeping the Phillies in the game. Philadelphia managed just 6 hits, 2 of them by Ryan Howard (.255).
In Baltimore, Alfredo Simon was lit up by the Tigers for 4 runs on 11 hits and 3 walks in just 4.2 innings in the Tigers' 5-4 win. Simon received no decision, but did not help himself. He is part of a large group who is auditioning for a chance at the Orioles rotation in 2012. Last night, he was wild in the strike zone, and the Tigers were hitting one rope after another.
In Atlanta, Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 32 games, with 3 hits including 2 home runs as the Braves beat the Cubs, 10-4. Michael Bourn drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.
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