It's Cole Hamels' world, we're just living in it

I was concerned about the week-long layoff for the Phillies (I still am), but I thought that Cole Hamels could shut down the Rays in Game 1, allowing some time for the offense to kick off the rust.

He did that tonight. Phillies 3, Rays 2.

Chase Utley didn't look rusty in the 1st with a two-run homer. Cole didn't relinquish the lead, giving up two runs on two walks and five hits over seven innings.

Other than Utley, the big bats looked rusty: Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell went 0-12 with seven strikeouts and left 10 men on base.

Scott Kazmir pitched well tonight, so it was a great night for Mets fans - they were reminded of one of their franchise's worst trades and the Phillies took another step toward a championship.

We're beat. Game 2 is later tonight.

Oh yeah, Christine watched the game very well. There was some whining, but not as painful as I feared given some of her reaction to tough spots in the early rounds.

[Photo credit: Associated Press]