When asked whether the Phillies were a playoff team this season, Hamels avoided the question.  "I’m not going to comment on that one. You can ask the other guys that one," Hamels said. Hamels isn't the only Phillies pitcher to voice frustration this year. Cliff Lee has already expressed his desire to win this year, and is considered a major trade target at the deadline. 

Hamels has struggled this season, with a 4.40 ERA in 94 innings. 

The right-hander has allowed six runs over his last three starts (20 innings). But he has one win over his last nine starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday at home against the Mets. He yielded a run in six innings in his previous meeting against the Mets April 28.

Hamels limited Minnesota to two runs on seven hits in his six innings of work, but was actually in line for the loss when he left the game, due to the Phillies' offensive struggles. He allowed both runs in the second inning, on a pair of RBI doubles by Justin Morneau and Oswaldo Arcia.

Hamels struck out five batters and walked none, while throwing 75 of 108 pitches for strikes. He lowered his ERA to 4.45 on the season, but is still just 2-9 overall. He has four quality starts in his last five, heading into his next start, Sunday in Colorado. 

Hamels (2-9) gave up four hits and one walk. The only run the Marlins' scored against the left-hander came on a solo home run in the fourth inning. Hamels has allowed one run three times in 2013. Hamels recorded his 23rd career double-digit strikeout game and second this season. 

Hamels, who put an end to a six-start losing streak Wednesday, will look for consecutive wins for the first time this season when he heads back to the mound Tuesday at Minnesota. Hamels is 7-12 with a 4.67 ERA in 24 career interleague starts, including a 0-2 record and 10.97 ERA in two starts this season.