Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels dealt eight shutout innings on Thursday, recording eight strikeouts and allowing only two hits as the Rangers managed a 9-0 blowout win over the Cleveland Indians
That makes five wins in eight starts since the All Star break for Hamels, and while it was his first shutout start in that stretch, it was his third time not giving up any earned runs.
Despite a strong 2.67 ERA, Hamels is sporting a career-worst 3.92 SIERA and career-high 8.7 percent walk rate this season.
Source: Rotoworld.com