Inqy Buries Hamels Lead

Yes, Cole Hamels was dominating this afternoon. And the Inqy dutifully reports that Hamels recorded his second "career shutout."

But what the Inqy doesn't elaborate on, for reasons not entirely clear, is that this is Hamels second shutout in three weeks. And in an era of specialty relievers galore, it is also Hamels' second complete game of the season. And it's only early June.

Why the distinction of his career numbers and not of Hamels' domination over the first two months of the season is perplexing. As was the breathless coverage of Ken Griffey, Jr. NOT hitting his 600th homer vs. the Phillies.