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"It's about location, and location is arm slot," Hamels said. "A lot of it is timing, balance. When you're able to have the right timing and release it from the right [arm] slot, then I'll be able to create that angle I normally have. And, from there, everything just builds on it." Hamels is still on track to start against the Nationals on Thursday. "I put a lot of expectations on myself, and when I can't reach it, it's frustrating," Hamels said. "That's what I need, more repetitions. Having [bullpen sessions] back-to-back, it's not bad. It's just getting out there, throwing and throwing, just getting my muscle memory back." |
Phillies ace Cole Hamels is working to refine his mechanics after he was shelled for 11 hits and seven earned runs against the Rockies in his season debut.