Cole Hamels Scratched From Tonight's Start, Cloyd Called Up
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Wow… maybe the Phillies read the Morning Wood comment section… or maybe they didn't have any other options on short notice.
Cole Hamels has been scratched from his start tonight due to a gastrointestinal illness, which opens the door for…
@philsmediainfo: RHP Tyler Cloyd will have his contract selected from Lehigh Valley (AAA) and will start in Hamels' place.
— Bob Brookover (@brookob) August 29, 2012
Cloyd, just named the International League MVP, is 12-1 as a member of the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs with a 2.35 ERA. He'll take the mound against the Mets Matt Harvey (2-3, 2.75 ERA).
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