Cole Hamels pitches no-hitter against Cubs as trade winds swirl
The price of Cole Hamels just went up. A possible trade target, the Phillies lefty tossed a no-hitter Saturday against the Cubs, a potential suitor.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
5
Chicago Cubs
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 5-0
Galvis doubled to shallow right, Asche to third, Galvis and Asche scored on throwing error by first baseman Rizzo.
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Error 5-0
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Error 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Howard homered to center (391 feet), Herrera and Franco scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 5-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Bryant flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
Bryant batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Fowler struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
A. Russell grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 5-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
A. Russell batting
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Play Result 5-0
Revere in left field.
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Start Inning 5-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Asche grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 5-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
Asche batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Ruiz grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 5-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 3-0
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Jorge SolerRF12
Chris DenorfiaLF38
Starlin CastroSS13
David RossC3
Jake ArrietaP49
Addison Russell2B27
Substitutes
Neil RamirezP56
Jonathan HerreraPH19
Travis WoodP19
James RussellP88
Kyle SchwarberC12
PHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Odubel HerreraCF37
Maikel Franco3B7
Ryan Howard1B6
Carlos RuizC52
Cody James AscheLF99
Freddy GalvisSS8
Domonic BrownRF81
Cole HamelsP43
Substitutes
Ben RevereLF25
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