Good, Bad, & Ugly: Hamels Dominates Nationals in 4-2 Win

"All their pitchers did very well against us this year."-- Jim Riggleman, Sept. 18, 2009. THE RESULT: Washington Nationals starter Ross Detwiler had his best start of the season, but got no support from his struggling offense, as Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies handed the Nats their 96th loss of the season, 4-2, before 45,210 rabid Philly fans.Washington was swept in the three-game series and was outscored 15-3. They finished the season 3-15 against Philadelphia and are currently 4-10 in September.To make matters worse, catcher Wil Nieves strained a hamstring and had to leave the game. The Nationals picked up catcher Jamie Burke from Seattle for cash, and placed him on the 40-man roster. They transferred Jesus Flores to the 60-day D.L. to make the move.There was not much to this game except the mastery of Hamels (W, 10-9, 4.07). He retired the first 15 hitters, but then struck out the side. He threw 73 strikes in 109 pitchers and walked only one in eight innings,...