"Cole Hamels was on the field a couple of hours before Wednesday afternoon's game, stretching with his fellow pitchers and showing no aftereffects of the stiff back that forced him to leave Tuesday night's game in the eighth inning.

After that game, Hamels said the issue was minor and he said he would make his next start, scheduled for Sunday in Seattle. He reiterated that sentiment on Wednesday, telling reporters there was no injury and he'd speak after his next start, Sunday in Seattle. "