"Cole Hamels had a wrap around his swollen right hand and a smile on his face Friday.

He was upbeat because he felt confident he could make his next start Tuesday, although he added that he would leave that up to the Phillies' medical staff.

Hamels took a line drive off the bottom of his right -- non-throwing -- hand, just below his glove Thursday during the Phillies' 5-2 loss to the Red Sox. Hamels finished the fourth inning but didn't return for the fifth.

He said he wanted to stay in the game, but Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee wasn't taking any chances. X-rays taken after the game did not show a fracture, which Hamels said he expected.

"I knew when it hit that it hit solid muscle," Hamels said. "I didn't feel any pop or that sort of thing like when you break a bone. I knew it kind of jammed my hand into my wrist, so I knew that was going to be a little trouble. But at the same time, I guess that's what a catcher feels like 24/7."

Hamels is scheduled to throw a bullpen session today. He said he won't take batting practice. "