HOUSTON - Cole Hamels, the self-aware ace striving to mature, has encountered many issues during this frustrating season. 

--RHP Roy Oswalt felt "sick and achy" after leaving his Saturday start with lower back tightness. 

--SS Miguel Tejada became the second National League player this year to reach 50 multi-hit games with his four hits Sunday. 

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Rookie Bud Norris regrouped like a seasoned veteran after giving up Jimmy Rollins' leadoff homer Sunday. 

It's been almost 10 years to the day since the Houston Astros swept a four-game series from the Philadelphia Phillies. 

HOUSTON - When Chase Utley fouled a ball off his right foot in the third inning of Friday night's game, he reacted in characteristic fashion, telling no one how badly it hurt. 

HOUSTON - Here are some of the things a blown save overshadowed last night: The end of thePhillies' deep offensive malaise. 

The Philadelphia Phillies have built a comfortable lead atop the NL East despite Cole Hamels rarely pitching like the ace who was last year's NLCS and World Series MVP.