"Cole Hamels doesn't want everyone getting worked up over his eight-inning departure Tuesday night.

"Come on guys, it hasn't even been 12 hours," said the lefty, who left Tuesday's game with middle back stiffness. "It's not like I'm injured. I'll talk to you in five days."

LIDGE ENCOURAGED BY CORTISONE SHOT

Since having a cortisone shot last Tuesday (June 7) in his right elbow, Brad Lidge played catch for the first time Wednesday morning.

"We didn't crank on it or anything, but for the first day it felt real good," the Phillies reliever said."