MEDICAL WATCH: LF Pat Burrell (lower back) played in Game 1 of the Division Series after the pain kept him out of batting practice the day before. 

This time, Cole Hamels didn't wear long sleeves. 

--LF Pat Burrell took his six rounds of batting practice Wednesday, hardly a routine exercise considering the lower back pain that left him doubled over a day earlier and questionable to play for the Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Seri 

Were the Phils too careful with their ace? Ken Rosenthal tackles this and other items from Wednesday's playoff action. 

Cole Hamels was so dominant the Milwaukee Brewers were glad to see Brad Lidge come in. 

Cole Hamels put Philadelphia in position to win, then Brad Lidge barely hung on. 

As hard as it may seem to believe, CC Sabathia somehow is improving the more he pitches on three days' rest for the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell was in the lineup Wednesday for Game 1 of the division series a day after he left a workout because of discomfort in his lower back. 

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell was in the lineup Wednesday for Game 1 of the division series a day after he left a workout because of discomfort in his lower back. 

MEDICAL WATCH: CF Shane Victorino (bruised right shin) left the Sept. 

Long reputed as a players' manager and hailed for his ability to maintain a positive mood in the clubhouse, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel appears to have won over even his staunchest detractors this season by demonstrating that he can be tough and fair  

--LF Pat Burrell left Tuesday's workout because of back spasms after taking one swing in batting practice. 

Chase Utley bristled at the repeated questions, Jimmy Rollins shooed away anyone who tried to ask. 

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell left Tuesday's workout because of discomfort in his lower back, a day before Philadelphia opens the NL playoffs. 

The Philadelphia Phillies got a taste of the postseason in 2007, but still haven't won a playoff game in nearly 15 years.