Cole Hamels Top Career Moments

Here’s a breakdown of the impressive feats of Cole Hamels highlighted in the text:

1. Home Run Duel with Opposing Pitcher: On July 21, 2016,⁢ Hamels and Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta became only the second pair of starting pitchers to hit home runs⁤ off each other in the same inning⁢ as May 18, 2002.
2. Unique Phillies History: Hamels was the frist Phillies pitcher since 1925 to both hit a home run and allow one to an ⁤opposing pitcher in the same game.
3. Immaculate Inning: Hamels pitched an immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, 3 strikeouts) on May 17, 2014, against ‍the Cincinnati Reds.
4. Career-High Strikeouts & Triple Play: On April 21, 2007, Hamels recorded⁣ a career-high 15 strikeouts‍ and induced a triple play in the same game.
5. Combined No-Hitter: Hamels pitched six hitless innings in⁣ a combined no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves on September 1, 2014, with the bullpen completing the feat.
6. Impressive MLB Debut: Hamels had a strong debut on May 12, 2006, striking out hall of ⁢Famer Ken Griffey Jr.