Phillies Beat Cubs on Hamel's 3 Hitter, Trade for Starter

Phillies lefthander Cole Hamels won the duel of lefthanders pitching 8 brilliant innings while centerfielder Aaron Rowand clubbed a third inning 2 out, three run homer and newly acquired 2nd baseman Tadahito Iguchi added an insurance run with a lead-off solo homer in the 5th inning as the Phillies won their series opener over the Chicago Cubs by a 4-1 score. In light of reliever Ryan Madson's placement on the 15 day disabled list and his possible loss for the season due to a right shoulder strain or possible tear, the Phillies moved to strengthen their pitching staff by acquiring starter Kyle Lohse from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a minor league lefthander.