Cole Hamels Throws a No-Hitter: Social Media Reaction
Cole Hamels waves to fans during batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on July 22nd.
If that was the last time Cole Hamels pitched for the Phillies, it was a hell of a way to go out.
The longtime Phillies pitcher — the 2008 World Series MVP — has been on the trade block all season long. On Saturday afternoon, he pitched a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs, winning the game 5-0. It was the 13th no-hitter in team history.
Oh, and he hit a double to help his own cause.
Phillies fans — who have suffered mightily this awful season — celebrated on social media. (And they speculated about the future, too.)
NOW WE CAN SAY IT! COLE HAMELS HAS THROWN A NO-HITTER! pic.twitter.com/qXCZzlWOej
— Phillies (@Phillies) July 25, 2015
Here's the crazy catch that gave Cole Hamels a no-hitter https://t.co/hdibwCf06b
— Eric Rosenthal (@ericsports) July 25, 2015
Trading a pitcher after he throws a no-hitter might be the ultimate Philly thing to do. #ColeHamels
— Chuck Bausman (@ChuckBausman) July 25, 2015
After Cole Hamels no-hitter now it's up to #Phillies GM Ruben Amaro to have a little leverage to trade him. Can Amaro do it after No-No
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) July 25, 2015
The asking price for Hamels is gunna be though the roof now
— Joe Sullivan (@JDSully20) July 25, 2015
Hamels bringing some pride back to Philly
BREAKING: Cole Hamels has just No hit the Cubs pic.twitter.com/p7hqfE4pL2
— Baseball Swag™ (@Baseballswag_) July 25, 2015
.@jcteaman hamels is a philadelphia legend…born/bred/WON in that organization…would be a damn shame to see him in a different uniform
— Beilein4Life (@beilein4life) July 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/dchendrix/status/625076391705509888
BUYING A HAMELS SHIRT DONT EVEN CARE HE'LL BE GONE SOON
— Kyle Frey (@yachobscoracek) July 25, 2015
From Scott Franzke: #Cubs have gone 7,931 games in a row without getting no-hit. Longest streak in baseball
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 25, 2015
@Phillies Thank you Cole for one last great moment. Been an amazing ride.
— Scott Adam (@scottadam8215) July 25, 2015
